Bill > HRes363

This resolution supports the designation of the week of May 9-18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week" while highlighting the significant ecological and economic importance of bird migration and birdwatching in the United States. The resolution notes that approximately 3.5 billion birds from over 350 species migrate through the United States each spring, and that many migratory bird populations are experiencing declines due to habitat loss, predation, and human-related hazards. It emphasizes the substantial economic impact of birdwatching, with an estimated 96 million American birders spending around $107 billion annually, creating 1.4 million jobs and generating significant tax revenue. The resolution specifically recognizes events like the "Biggest Week in American Birding" as valuable opportunities to promote bird conservation and economic development through research, education, and outreach. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives aims to support birding as a recreational and conservation-oriented activity, raise awareness about the challenges facing migratory bird populations, and encourage public participation in bird-related events and conservation efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/363/all-info