Bill · S.Res. 498· Senate(119-SRES-498)
A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/10/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8183; text: CR S8135-8136)
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Coons
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 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
S. Res. 498 is a resolution to honor Dr. Jane Goodall for her work as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist. It recognizes her research on chimpanzees and her contributions to primatology. The resolution highlights her efforts in providing scholarships for women, protecting great apes, and inspiring youth through programs. The Senate agrees to commemorate her birth on April 3, 2025, and April 3, 2026. These dates are proclaimed as "Jane Goodall Day" across the country.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would women be better off under this?+6
Honors a female pioneer in science and supports scholarships for young women.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Celebrates environmental education and educational scholarships.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
Honors a legacy of conservation and the protection of the natural world.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for women in science: The Jane Goodall Institute has provided over 300 scholarships to young women to support their education.
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Youth community engagement: The Roots & Shoots youth program has inspired over 1,470,000 young people in over 65 countries to participate in activities that make a difference in their communities.
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Environmental education and conservation: The Jane Goodall Institute promotes environmental education and leads community led conservation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people 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 Women+6Good For Students+5Good For Children+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Public Land Management+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+2
- 11/10/2025
- 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 S8183; text: CR S8135-8136)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Patty MurrayDemocrat · Washington
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont