Bill · S.Res. 211· Senate(119-SRES-211)
A resolution designating May 10, 2025, as "World Migratory Bird Day".
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2843)
- Sponsored by
- Martin Heinrich
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 May 10, 2025, as "World Migratory Bird Day." The measure recognizes the ecological importance of migratory birds in providing services like pest control and pollination. It also notes the significant economic impact of bird-related recreation in the United States. The resolution highlights threats facing bird species such as habitat loss and urban expansion. Finally, it encourages the American people to celebrate and support the conservation of these birds and their habitats.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution advocates for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats through education and stewardship.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights the importance of creating bird-friendly cities and communities through thoughtful city planning.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill highlights ecological services like pest control which provides a public benefit.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Economic Benefits: Birdwatching and bird-related recreation contribute significantly to the United States economy, involving nearly 100,000,000 Americans and generating $279,000,000,000 in total economic output. (Whereas clause regarding birdwatching)
-
Ecological Services: Migratory birds provide essential services such as pest control, pollination, and seed dispersal. (Whereas clause regarding ecosystems)
-
Conservation Support: The resolution encourages the public to support bird conservation through education, stewardship, community engagement, and bird watching. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Billionaires+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1
- 5/8/2025
- 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 S2831; text: CR S2843)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas