This bill designates National Wildlife Refuge Week to celebrate and raise awareness of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It aims to highlight the ecological, recreational, economic, and cultural importance of wildlife refuges across the United States. The legislation emphasizes the critical role refuges play in wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and providing outdoor recreational opportunities while also recognizing the importance of engaging with Native American tribes and other indigenous groups in refuge management and stewardship.

Christopher Coons, John Kennedy, Chris Van Hollen, Jack Reed, Martin Heinrich, Angela Alsobrooks, Lisa Rochester, Peter Welch, Jeff Merkley, Susan Collins, Alex Padilla, Amy Klobuchar, Sheldon Whitehouse, Richard Blumenthal, Cory Booker

What is the status of SR449?

Introduced as of October 9, 2025.

SR449 U.S. Senate: A resolution designating the week…

Introduced

October 9, 2025

Mr. Coons (for himself, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Reed, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Welch, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Collins, Mr. Padilla, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

RESOLUTION

Designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week”.

(1) designates the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as “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;