Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day".

This resolution (HRES 423) supports designating May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day" to recognize the importance of protecting at-risk wildlife. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the value of species conservation and the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The resolution highlights the biodiversity crisis, the Act's success in preventing extinctions (like for the California condor), and the cultural significance of species to Indigenous communities. It is a symbolic gesture by the House of Representatives, not a binding mandate, intended to raise awareness about conservation efforts.