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119-hres-1628119th Congress

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Sponsored By: Representative Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

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Summary

National Wildlife Refuge Week would be designated beginning October 10, 2026 to recognize and support the National Wildlife Refuge System. The resolution spotlights refuges' roles in species conservation, recreation, tribal co-stewardship, and community resilience.

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  • Families and visitors: Encourages events and public access to refuges that receive over 67 million visits annually and host about 42 million wildlife observation visits.
  • Tribes and Native communities: Calls for meaningful engagement and co-stewardship with Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native organizations, and the Native Hawaiian community.
  • Wildlife and habitats: Highlights 573 refuges that span diverse habitats and protect more than 380 threatened and endangered species.
  • Local economies and communities: Recognizes refuges as economic and recreational assets for gateway towns and nearby residents.
  • Youth, volunteers, and education: Supports outreach, education, and volunteer programs, noting roughly 180 Friends organizations and the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/15/2026

  • Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/22/2026

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 10/22/2026

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 10/22/2026

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