Bill · H.Res. 1524· House(119-HRES-1524)

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".

Age: 46 years

Florida

Introduced: 9/10/2026
Last activity: 9/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Brian Mast
Cosponsors: - 11 - 24

Environmental Protection

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 House Resolution expresses support for designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as National Estuaries Week. It highlights the massive economic and job contributions that estuaries, oceans, and the Great Lakes provide to the United States. The text outlines the critical role these regions play in supporting commercial and recreational fishing, providing habitats for wildlife, and protecting human health and public safety through flood control and erosion prevention. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges ongoing threats such as habitat loss, harmful algal blooms, and water degradation. Finally, it states the intent of the House of Representatives to continue working toward understanding, protecting, and restoring the nation's estuaries.

Yes· 3 of 27

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution explicitly supports the protection and restoration of estuaries and wildlife habitats.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4
Supports the management and restoration of vital public coastal resources.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Directly supports the commercial fishing and ocean-based economy.