Bill · H.Res. 363· House(119-HRES-363)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".
- Introduced
- 4/30/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926)
- Sponsored by
- Marcy Kaptur
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
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 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week." It highlights that billions of birds migrate through the United States every spring. The text notes that many of these species are seeing population declines due to various threats. It also recognizes the significant economic impact of birdwatching activities. Finally, the resolution encourages public participation in birding events to support conservation efforts.
Yes· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The resolution highlights how birdwatching activities create 1,400,000 jobs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The bill recognizes that birding generates billions in economic benefits and tax revenue.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill notes that birding involves collaboration with businesses to promote economic development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth: The bill recognizes that birding generates billions in economic benefits, including the creation of 1,400,000 jobs and significant tax revenue. (Resolution Section 2)
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Conservation Awareness: The resolution encourages the public to attend events like the "Biggest Week in American Birding" to learn about bird migration and support efforts to preserve bird populations. (Resolution Section 5)
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Coordinated Conservation: The text applauds efforts involving various levels of government and businesses to promote both conservation and economic development. (Resolution Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Threats to Bird Populations: The bill notes that migratory bird populations are facing declines due to habitat loss, predation, and collisions with buildings, utility infrastructure, and vehicles. (Whereas Clause 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- 5/8/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926)
- 4/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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