# 119-sres-449: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

119-sres-449, A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE); status passed_senate (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-449
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-10-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Recognizing the National Wildlife Refuge System as a cornerstone for conservation, public recreation, and community partnerships.** The resolution designates the week beginning October 12, 2025 as National Wildlife Refuge Week and highlights the system's scale and benefits, including 573 national wildlife refuges, protection for hundreds of threatened or endangered species, and nearly 71 million annual visits that support local communities.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-10-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

## Sources
- [119-sres-449 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/449)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-339: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-339)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "Nat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-837)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-449 (as of 2026-08-11).