Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week".
Sponsored By: Representative Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced
Summary
Would designate May 8–May 17, 2026 as National American Birding Week and encourage people to attend birding events to learn about migration and support conservation. The resolution notes about 3.5 billion songbirds, raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl from over 350 species migrate north each spring. It says migratory bird populations face declines from habitat loss, predation, and collisions with buildings, utility infrastructure, and vehicles. It highlights that roughly 96 million American birders spend almost $107 billion a year and support about 1.4 million jobs. The text applauds partnerships like the Biggest Week in American Birding and urges public and private efforts to protect migratory birds.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
OH • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
OH • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
IN • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]
WI • R
Sponsored 4/30/2026
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
IL • D
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
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