Bill · H.Res. 215· House(119-HRES-215)
Supporting the designation of March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Franklin
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 1
- 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 supports designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day." The measure highlights the historical and economic importance of wild turkeys in the United States and specifically in Florida. It notes that the Osceola turkey is a unique subspecies found only in peninsular Florida. The resolution also mentions the economic impact of turkey hunters and the role of the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program. Finally, it encourages the American people to observe this new day with appropriate activities and ceremonies.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution supports habitat management and conservation efforts through the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The resolution emphasizes the management of wildlife habitats on public lands.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights economic and recreational opportunities associated with hunting in rural Florida.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cultural and Historical Recognition: The resolution supports the designation of "National Osceola Turkey Day" and encourages people to observe it with ceremonies and activities (Resolution Section 1 and 2). This celebrates the history and family traditions associated with wild turkeys.
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Economic Impact: The text notes that turkey hunters have spent approximately $76,900,000 per year since 1985, creating an annual economic impact of $128,700,000.
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Conservation and Habitat Management: Revenue from wild turkey permits in Florida is used for conservation, research, and management (Whereas clauses). Additionally, the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program has funded upwards of 1,000,000 acres of upland habitat management since 1994.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 3/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
John RutherfordRepublican · Florida
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Daniel WebsterRepublican · Florida