Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (Democratic-OH)April 30, 2025

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May 2025 could become 'National American Birding Week' with House support.

The House would back designating May 9-18, 2025, as 'National American Birding Week'. This resolution aims to highlight the importance of migratory birds and the economic benefits of birdwatching. It would encourage people to learn about bird conservation and attend birding events.

What Would Change

Today, there is no officially designated "National American Birding Week" by the House of Representatives. If this resolution passes, the House would formally express its support for designating May 9-18, 2025, as this special week, recognizing the economic and environmental importance of birding and encouraging public involvement in conservation.

Key Provisions

Supports designating May 9-18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".
Recognizes that birdwatching generates billions of dollars in economic benefits each year.
Understands that migratory bird populations face many threats to their survival.
Applauds efforts by governments, conservation groups, and businesses to protect migratory birds and boost local economies through birding.
Encourages the public to attend birding events to learn about bird migration and support conservation.

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Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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