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A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
Designating April 2025 as ``National Native Plant Month''.
Summary
This resolution designates April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month" and recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States. The resolution acknowledges that the United States has more than 17,000 native plant species that are essential for healthy ecosystems, wildlife habitat, and environmental protection.
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Sponsor (1)
6 cosponsors
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR)
- Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH)
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR)
Actions (3)
- Apr 5, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448) · senate
- Apr 5, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 5, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 5 (legislative day, April 4), 2025
Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Booker, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Husted) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month”.
Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved alongside native wildlife and occur naturally in a particular geographic region, ecosystem, and habitat; Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, which include large shade trees, understory trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, grasses, and wildflowers; Whereas native plants are essential for healthy, diverse, and sustainable ecosystems and are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils; Whereas native plants are well-adapted to specific soils, temperatures, precipitation, and environmental conditions, making them the best option for conserving and protecting the environment and adapting to environmental changes; Whereas native plants provide shelter as well as nectar, pollen, seeds, and foliage that serve as food for native butterflies, caterpillars, birds, bees, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot; Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century; Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United States; and Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and the natural heritage of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month”; and
(2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States. <all>
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