Bill > SRes418

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 20-27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week" while highlighting the critical importance of estuaries to the United States. The resolution provides context about estuaries, noting that these regions cover only 13% of the continental United States' land area but contain nearly 40% of the population, 39% of jobs, and 47% of economic output. It emphasizes the significant economic contributions of estuarine and ocean sectors, which created 111,000 new jobs between 2022 and 2023 and contributed $511 billion to the gross domestic product. The resolution also underscores the ecological significance of estuaries, pointing out that they provide vital habitats for fish, wildlife, and endangered species, and offer critical ecosystem services like water filtration, flood control, and shoreline stabilization. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the challenges facing estuaries, such as habitat loss, harmful algal blooms, and environmental degradation, while supporting scientific study, preservation, and restoration efforts. By passing this resolution, the Senate aims to increase awareness about the importance of healthy estuaries and demonstrate its commitment to understanding, protecting, and restoring these crucial ecological zones.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/418/all-info