Bill · H.Res. 1240· House(119-HRES-1240)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week".
- Introduced
- 4/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Marcy Kaptur
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as ``National American Birding Week''. It recognizes that birding generates billions of dollars in economic benefits every year. The text notes that migratory bird populations face various natural and human-caused threats to their survival. It also highlights coordinated efforts between governments, conservation groups, and businesses to promote bird conservation and economic development. Finally, the resolution encourages the public to attend birding events to learn about migration and support preservation efforts.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The resolution encourages public participation in efforts to preserve migratory bird populations.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the massive economic benefits and industry support generated by birding activities.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution encourages public engagement and learning through birding events.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Benefits: The resolution recognizes that birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits annually (Section 2). This is supported by the fact that an estimated 96,000,000 American birders spend almost $107,000,000,000 annually on birdwatching activities, creating 1,400,000 jobs (Whereas clause).
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Conservation and Education: The resolution encourages the public to attend events to learn about bird migration and support efforts to preserve bird populations (Section 5). This is part of a multifaceted approach that combines research, education, and outreach to promote conservation (Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Students+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E398)
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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