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DemocratBill · H.Res. 1628· House(119-HRES-1628)

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Rep. Thompson
Age: 75 years
California
Introduced
10/15/2026
Last activity
10/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Mike Thompson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 2
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. 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

H. Res. 1628 is a resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 10, 2026, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The text highlights the history, size, and ecological importance of the National Wildlife Refuge System managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It notes that the system includes hundreds of refuges, marine monuments, and wetland management districts providing habitats for diverse species and threatened wildlife. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the economic, recreational, educational, and cultural value these lands bring to local communities and Tribes across the country. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support this designation, encourage public observance, and reaffirm its commitment to wildlife conservation.

Yes· 3 of 14

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6

    The resolution strongly affirms support for the National Wildlife Refuge System and its mission to conserve, manage, and restore fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5

    The resolution commends and reaffirms support for the management of the National Wildlife Refuge System's more than 850,000,000 acres of protected lands.

  • Would children be better off under this?+4

    The resolution notes that national wildlife refuges provide important opportunities for children to discover and gain a greater appreciation for the natural world.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.