Introduced
September 17, 2026
Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Booker, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Coons, Ms. Hassan, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Kim, Mr. King, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Reed, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Schiff, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as “National Estuaries Week”.
- (1) expresses support for the designation of “National Estuaries Week”;
- (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Week;
- (3) acknowledges the importance of estuaries to sustaining employment in the United States and to the economic well-being and prosperity of the United States;
- (4) recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of estuaries;
- (5) applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries;
- (6) supports the scientific study, preservation, protection, and restoration of estuaries; and