H.Res. 1229

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1229 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1229 Supporting the designation of April 2026 as ``National Native Plant Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 29, 2026 Ms. Goodlander (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Mr. Moylan, and Mr. Neguse) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2026 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 our environment and adapting to its 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 our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``National Native Plant Month''; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States. <all>