Introduced
April 30, 2026
Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Latta, Mr. Mrvan, Ms. Tlaib, and Mr. Wied) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as “National American Birding Week”.
- (1) supports the designation of “National American Birding Week”;
- (2) recognizes that birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits annually;
- (3) understands that migratory bird populations face an array of natural and human-caused threats to their survival;
- (4) applauds coordinated efforts by Federal, State, and local governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to promote conservation of migratory birds and economic development through birding; and
- (5) encourages birders and the public at large to attend events such as the “Biggest Week in American Birding” to learn about bird migration and to support efforts by governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to preserve migratory bird populations.