Bill > HRes820

This resolution supports the designation of the week beginning October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week" and highlights the significance of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The resolution recognizes the system's extensive reach, encompassing 573 national wildlife refuges across all U.S. states and territories, protecting over 850 million acres of diverse ecosystems and supporting approximately 800 bird species, 220 mammal species, and providing habitat for over 380 threatened and endangered species. The resolution emphasizes the economic and ecological importance of these refuges, noting they generate over $3.2 billion for local economies, support 41,000 jobs, and receive nearly 71 million annual visits. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the refuges' role in conservation, environmental education, recreational activities like hunting and fishing, and their commitment to engaging diverse communities, including Native American tribes and urban populations. The resolution encourages observing National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities and reaffirms the House of Representatives' support for wildlife conservation and the continued management of the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/820/all-info