United StatesHouse would support National Wildlife Refuge Week and public events
The House would encourage events for National Wildlife Refuge Week beginning October 12, 2025, without requiring activities or providing funding.
What it does
The House would support National Wildlife Refuge Week for the week beginning October 12, 2025, and encourage public events. This would be recognition, without required activities or funding.
Argument forEncouraging public events could help more people learn about wildlife refuges and the outdoor activities they offer.
Argument againstRecognition alone might do little to change refuge management, since the resolution expresses support without directing specific conservation work.
More detail
The House would support National Wildlife Refuge Week and encourage events to mark it. The recognition covers the National Wildlife Refuge System and its roles in protecting wildlife, offering outdoor activities, and supporting local economies. The resolution would express the House’s views without requiring anyone to hold events or setting aside money. The recognition concerns the week beginning October 12, 2025, which the Fish and Wildlife Service had already designated.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Oct 17Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 17Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.Introduced
Environment & Energy