Bill · H.Res. 833· House(119-HRES-833)

Honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Age: 68 years

Illinois

Introduced: 10/24/2025
Last activity: 10/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Mike Quigley
Cosponsors: - 19 - 0

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 resolution honors the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall following her passing at the age of 91. It highlights her groundbreaking research on wild chimpanzees, her decades of environmental and wildlife advocacy, and her founding of educational and community programs like Roots and Shoots and TACARE. The text details her numerous international honors, her academic achievements, and her persistent efforts to promote the ethical treatment of animals. Finally, the House of Representatives formally pays tribute to her dedication, commends her public education efforts, extends condolences to her family and organizations, and recognizes her advocacy.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The resolution honors Dr. Jane Goodall's lifelong environmental conservation legacy and advocates for wildlife protection.
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights educational and youth engagement programs like Roots and Shoots that benefit children and students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The resolution commends programs that engage youth and young adults in environmental and community action.