Bill · S.Res. 949· Senate(119-SRES-949)
A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as "National Loggers Day".
- Introduced
- 9/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5274)
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Baldwin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 October 12, 2026, as National Loggers Day. It recognizes the logging industry for serving as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries. The text highlights that loggers create rural jobs, provide revenue for governments, and supply renewable materials for everyday products. Furthermore, it notes that loggers are the first link in the $288,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain. Finally, the measure acknowledges that loggers help accomplish healthy forest management plans.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The resolution notes that healthy forests managed by loggers provide young forests that sequester carbon for cleaner air.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The measure highlights that loggers help accomplish healthy forest management plans that protect watersheds and wildlife habitats.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The resolution notes that loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans and wildfire reduction are accomplished.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Job Support: The text notes that the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National forests. This could benefit individuals by supporting local employment and public funding.
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Environmental and Public Safety Benefits: The resolution states that loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished. According to the text, healthy forests create vital wildlife habitats, protect watersheds, provide cleaner air, offer recreational opportunities, and reduce the loss of life and property from wildfires.
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Resource and Energy Contributions: The text points out that loggers provide renewable material for products used by people every day and are part of the energy future through innovative clean energy solutions and jobs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Public Land Management+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Rural Development+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- 9/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5274)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine