A resolution celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SRES 657) that formally recognizes April 26, 2024, as National Arbor Day and celebrates its 152th anniversary. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups - it simply acknowledges the historical significance of Arbor Day, which began in 1872 as a day to promote tree planting and environmental stewardship. The resolution encourages all Americans to participate in Arbor Day activities, such as community tree-planting events, to support urban forestry and sustainable forest management. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect beyond expressing the Senate's support for this annual observance.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 20, 2024
Last action Apr 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Apr 20, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2929; text: CR S2934)
upper
Apr 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Apr 20, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
James E. Risch
RRepublican
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Manchin, III
IIndependent
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
Co
Mike Crapo
RRepublican
Co
Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
Co
Sherrod Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Susan M. Collins
RRepublican
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
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