A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

12/27/2023, 8:00 PM

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Bill 118 S.Res. 396, also known as a resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week," aims to recognize and celebrate the importance of wildlife refuges in the United States. The bill highlights the critical role that these refuges play in preserving and protecting the nation's diverse wildlife and natural habitats.

The resolution emphasizes the significance of wildlife refuges in providing sanctuary for a wide variety of plant and animal species, as well as in promoting conservation efforts and environmental education. It also acknowledges the contributions of dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and enhance these important natural areas.

By designating a specific week to honor and raise awareness about wildlife refuges, the bill seeks to encourage public participation in conservation activities and promote the importance of preserving these vital ecosystems for future generations. The resolution underscores the value of wildlife refuges as places of beauty, recreation, and scientific research, and calls on all Americans to support and protect these valuable natural resources. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 396 serves as a reminder of the importance of wildlife refuges in safeguarding the nation's biodiversity and promoting environmental stewardship. It underscores the need for continued efforts to conserve and protect these precious natural areas for the benefit of both wildlife and people.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 396
Introduced on
2023-10-04
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/6/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

Bill 118 S.Res. 396, also known as a resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week," aims to recognize and celebrate the importance of wildlife refuges in the United States. The bill highlights the critical role that these refuges play in preserving and protecting the nation's diverse wildlife and natural habitats.

The resolution emphasizes the significance of wildlife refuges in providing sanctuary for a wide variety of plant and animal species, as well as in promoting conservation efforts and environmental education. It also acknowledges the contributions of dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and enhance these important natural areas.

By designating a specific week to honor and raise awareness about wildlife refuges, the bill seeks to encourage public participation in conservation activities and promote the importance of preserving these vital ecosystems for future generations. The resolution underscores the value of wildlife refuges as places of beauty, recreation, and scientific research, and calls on all Americans to support and protect these valuable natural resources. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 396 serves as a reminder of the importance of wildlife refuges in safeguarding the nation's biodiversity and promoting environmental stewardship. It underscores the need for continued efforts to conserve and protect these precious natural areas for the benefit of both wildlife and people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Potential Impact
Birds•
Commemorative events and holidays•
Community life and organization•
Endangered and threatened species•
Hunting and fishing•
Outdoor recreation•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Urban and suburban affairs and development•
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats•
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection•
Youth employment and child labor

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/20/2024

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local econom...

Latest Action11/6/2023
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)