A resolution recognizing the importance of purple martins to United States ecosystems, tourism, and history by designating August 10, 2024, as "Purple Martin Conservation Day".
This Senate resolution (SRES 803) designates August 10, 2024, as "Purple Martin Conservation Day" to recognize the ecological, tourism, and historical value of purple martins. It highlights their role as North America's largest swallow species, their migration across 48 states, and their historical relationship with Native Americans and modern conservation efforts. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of purple martins' contributions to ecosystems, tourism, and education. It does not directly affect any individuals, communities, or regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
Sep 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Aug 1, 2024
Last action Sep 19, 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
6
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Sep 19, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 8/1/2024 CR S5790)
upper
Sep 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6204)
upper
Sep 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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