Bill · H.Res. 526· House(119-HRES-526)
Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".
- Introduced
- 6/20/2025
- Last activity
- 6/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 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 recognizes the importance of pollinators to the health of ecosystems and agriculture in the United States. It designates June 15 through June 22, 2025, as National Pollinator Week. The measure acknowledges that pollinators help produce a healthy food supply and maintain biodiversity. It also highlights the economic value pollinators provide to crop production. Finally, the resolution encourages the public to observe this week through ceremonies and educational activities.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution promotes the conservation of native pollinator species and their habitats.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The resolution acknowledges the vital role pollinators play in sustaining agriculture and revenue for producers.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The resolution highlights the significant economic value pollinators provide to the agricultural sector.
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 for Agriculture: Pollinators add more than $18,000,000,000 in revenue to United States crop production each year, which benefits agricultural producers and consumers. (Whereas clause regarding economic interest)
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Food Security: Pollinators play a vital role in helping produce a healthy and affordable food supply. (Whereas clause regarding agriculture)
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Ecosystem Stability: Pollinators contribute to clean air, water, stable soil, and the diversity of wildlife needed for productive natural ecosystems. (Whereas clause regarding ecosystem health)
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Public Awareness and Conservation: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with conservation and educational activities to improve the understanding of native pollinators. (Resolution section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided 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+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 6/20/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SRES-289: A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".
- 119-SRES-782: A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week".
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana