Mr. Thompson of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week”.
(1) supports the designation of “National Wildlife Refuge Week”;
(2) encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities;
(3) recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation, the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems, and wildlife-dependent recreational uses;
(4) acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies across the United States;
(5) identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing the traditions of wildlife observation, photography, and interpretation, as well as environmental education;
(6) finds that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fishing heritage of the United States for future generations;
(A) to foster strong new conservation coalitions;
119th Congress
H.Res.1628
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Mr. Thompson of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week”.
(1) supports the designation of “National Wildlife Refuge Week”;
(2) encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities;
(3) recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation, the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems, and wildlife-dependent recreational uses;
(4) acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies across the United States;
(5) identifies the significance of national wildlife refuges in advancing the traditions of wildlife observation, photography, and interpretation, as well as environmental education;
(6) finds that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fishing heritage of the United States for future generations;
(A) to foster strong new conservation coalitions;
(B) to provide education and employment opportunities to youth;
(C) to improve communities;
(D) to build trust in government; and
(E) to connect individuals with nature;
(7) recognizes the commitment of the National Wildlife Refuge System to engagement, relationships, knowledge-sharing, and co-stewardship of National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters with Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native organizations, and the Native Hawaiian community;
(8) acknowledges the role of national wildlife refuges in conserving waterfowl and waterfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.);
(9) reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System; and
(10) expresses the intent of the House of Representatives—
(A) to continue working to conserve wildlife; and
(B) to support the management by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.
(B) to provide education and employment opportunities to youth;
(C) to improve communities;
(D) to build trust in government; and
(E) to connect individuals with nature;
(7) recognizes the commitment of the National Wildlife Refuge System to engagement, relationships, knowledge-sharing, and co-stewardship of National Wildlife Refuge System lands and waters with Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native organizations, and the Native Hawaiian community;
(8) acknowledges the role of national wildlife refuges in conserving waterfowl and waterfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.);
(9) reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System; and
(10) expresses the intent of the House of Representatives—
(A) to continue working to conserve wildlife; and
(B) to support the management by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.
