Bill · S.Res. 782· Senate(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".
- Introduced
- 6/22/2026
- Last activity
- 6/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2987)
- 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 recognizes the essential role pollinators play in ecosystem health and United States agriculture. It highlights that pollinators contribute significant revenue to crop production and help maintain biodiversity. The text notes that several native pollinator species are currently threatened or endangered. To address these issues, the resolution designates June 22 through June 28, 2026, as ``National Pollinator Week''. Finally, it encourages the public to observe this week through ceremonies and educational activities.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The resolution expresses an intent to continue working to conserve native pollinator species and their habitats.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The resolution acknowledges the significant revenue that pollinators add to crop production for agricultural producers.
Does this invest in rural communities?+1
The resolution emphasizes the essential role of pollinators in sustaining the agricultural economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Benefits for Agriculture: The resolution notes that pollinators add more than $18,000,000,000 in revenue to U.S. crop production annually, which benefits agricultural producers and consumers (Whereas clause regarding economic interest).
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Food Security: Pollinators help produce a healthy and affordable food supply (Whereas clause regarding pollinators' role in agriculture).
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Environmental Health: Pollinators contribute to clean air, water, stable soil, and the diversity of wildlife needed for productive ecosystems (Whereas clause regarding environmental contributions).
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Public Awareness and Education: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the designated week with ceremonies and educational activities to improve the understanding of native pollinators (Section 3).
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Conservation Efforts: The resolution intends to continue working to conserve native pollinator species and their habitats (Section 4A).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Business Owners+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+1
- 6/22/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2987)
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-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".