# 119-hres-1294: Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".

119-hres-1294, Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1294
- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1294
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Endangered Species Day**: This resolution would support designating Endangered Species Day and affirm the value of plants and wildlife while highlighting the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It cites that more than 2,300 species face extinction risk, celebrates recovery wins that helped save species like the bald eagle and California condor, and recognizes Tribal and Indigenous leadership, the economic role of wildlife-related tourism jobs, and the continued need for conservation measures to address the biodiversity crisis.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16] (R-FL), 2026-05-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1294 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1294)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1294 (as of 2026-09-21).