SRES 851 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating November 2, 2024, as "National Bison Day".

SRES 851 is a Senate resolution designating November 2, 2024, as National Bison Day. It encourages the American public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities to recognize bison's cultural, historical, and economic significance. The resolution highlights bison's role in Indigenous traditions, conservation efforts, and U.S. heritage, as detailed in its preamble. It does not create legal obligations but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of bison's importance.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

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Sep 2024

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Senate Passage

Sep 2024

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Introduced Sep 24, 2024 Last action Sep 24, 2024

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Sep 24, 2024

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6375)

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Sep 24, 2024

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Sep 24, 2024

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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors