Supporting the designation of May 15, 2026, as "Endangered Species Day".
Sponsored By: Representative Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced
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.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]
VA • D
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
FL • R
Sponsored 5/15/2026
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