Bill > SRes475

This resolution designates November 1, 2025, as "National Bison Day" while highlighting the significant cultural, historical, and economic importance of bison in the United States. The resolution provides extensive context about bison, noting that they were designated as the national mammal in 2016 and are deeply connected to Indigenous Tribes, with approximately 87 Tribes participating in bison conservation efforts. It emphasizes the bison's role in wildlife preservation, economic sustainability, and cultural symbolism, pointing out that as of 2022, there were 192,477 bison under private producer stewardship. The resolution acknowledges the historical near-extinction of bison and subsequent conservation efforts, including the formation of the American Bison Society in 1905 and its reestablishment in 2005. By designating this national day, the resolution seeks to recognize and celebrate the bison's importance to American heritage, encouraging citizens to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor the animal's significance to Native American communities, ecological systems, and national identity.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/475/all-info