Bill · S.Res. 134· Senate(119-SRES-134)
A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".
- Introduced
- 3/24/2025
- Last activity
- 3/24/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1807; text: CR S1806)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day." The measure encourages the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The resolution highlights the historical and cultural importance of wild turkey in the United States. It also notes the economic impact of turkey hunting and the specific importance of the Osceola turkey in Florida.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill supports habitat management and conservation research for the Osceola turkey.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The resolution references the management of wildlife habitat on public lands.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+1
The bill celebrates hunting traditions and the cultural heritage of hunting.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Observance of Culture: The resolution encourages citizens to observe the day with ceremonies and activities, celebrating the history and family traditions associated with wild turkey (Resolution, Section 2).
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Recognition of Economic Impact: The text notes that turkey hunters have spent approximately $76,900,000 per year since 1985, resulting in an annual economic impact of $128,700,000 (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Conservation Support: Revenue from wild turkey permits in Florida is used for the conservation, research, and management of wild turkeys and the promotion of hunting's cultural heritage (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 3/24/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1807; text: CR S1806)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida