Bill · S.Res. 289· Senate(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".
- Introduced
- 6/18/2025
- Last activity
- 6/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week." It recognizes that pollinators like bees, butterflies, birds, and bats are vital to the United States' agriculture and ecosystem health. The text notes that pollinators contribute significant revenue to crop production and help maintain a healthy food supply. It also highlights the decline of various native species and the threats they face. Finally, the resolution encourages the public to observe the week through ceremonies and educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The resolution directly supports the economic interests of agricultural producers by protecting pollinators.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution aims to conserve native pollinator species and their vital habitats.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill supports the essential agricultural infrastructure found in rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support for Agriculture: The bill notes that pollinators add more than $18,000,000,000 in revenue to crop production each year, which is in the strong economic interest of agricultural producers and consumers.
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Food Security: Pollinators help produce a healthy and affordable food supply and play a vital role in agriculture throughout the United States.
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Environmental Health: The resolution states that pollinators contribute to clean air, water, stable soil, and a diversity of wildlife needed for healthy and productive natural ecosystems.
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Conservation Awareness: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and conservation and educational activities to improve the understanding of native pollinators.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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 Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Students+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1Improves Economic Growth+1
- 6/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)
- Introduced in Senate
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-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".
- 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".