Bill > HRes811

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of October 24-31, 2025, as "Bat Week" while highlighting the critical ecological and economic importance of bats. The resolution emphasizes that bats are vital to natural ecosystems, saving U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control, and are present in nearly all global regions except extremely cold areas. It also draws attention to the serious threat of white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has decimated bat populations across 40 states, affecting species like the tricolored bat, little brown bat, and northern long-eared bat. The resolution acknowledges the collaborative efforts of multiple federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Geological Survey, in monitoring and researching bat populations and combating white-nose syndrome. By resolving to support Bat Week, the House of Representatives aims to encourage public awareness about bats, recognize their agricultural and ecological contributions, commit to conserving bat species and their habitats, and continue working to address the challenges facing bat populations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/811/all-info