Bill > HRes628

This Resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating the week of October 13, 2019, as National Wildlife Refuge Week, recognizing the vital role of national wildlife refuges, which are lands and waters managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for wildlife conservation. The resolution highlights their importance for recreational activities like hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education, noting that these refuges attract millions of visitors annually, contributing significantly to local economies through tourism and job creation. It also acknowledges their crucial function in protecting diverse ecosystems and numerous species, including threatened and endangered ones, and their role in conserving waterfowl habitat under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the House's commitment to wildlife conservation and the ongoing management of the National Wildlife Refuge System for present and future generations.