Bill · S.Res. 157· Senate(119-SRES-157)
A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
- Introduced
- 4/5/2025
- Last activity
- 4/5/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
- Sponsored by
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- 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 April 2025 as ``National Native Plant Month.'' It recognizes that native plants are essential for healthy, diverse, and sustainable ecosystems. The text notes that these plants are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils. It also highlights their role in providing food and shelter for wildlife. Finally, the resolution recognizes the benefits these plants bring to the environment and the economy of the United States.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The resolution promotes the conservation and protection of the environment through the use of native plants.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The resolution notes the role of native plants in stabilizing soils and adapting to environmental changes.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
The resolution acknowledges the economic benefits brought by native plants to the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Environmental Health: Native plants are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils (Resolution text).
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Wildlife Support: These plants provide shelter, nectar, pollen, seeds, and foliage that serve as food for birds, bees, butterflies, caterpillars, and other wildlife (Resolution text).
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Environmental Adaptation: Native plants are well-adapted to specific soils, temperatures, and precipitation, making them a strong option for protecting the environment and adapting to environmental changes (Resolution text).
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Economic and Environmental Benefits: The resolution recognizes that native plants provide benefits to both the environment and the economy of the United States (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are 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+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- 4/5/2025
- 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 S2447-2448)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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