HRES 1240 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week".

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as National American Birding Week. It recognizes the economic value of birdwatching, noting that it generates billions in revenue and supports millions of jobs. The bill also highlights the importance of conserving migratory bird populations and encourages the public to attend related events. This measure is symbolic and does not create new laws or funding.
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Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Apr 30, 2026
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