H.Res. 1240

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1240 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1240

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 
17, 2026, as ``National American Birding Week''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 30, 2026

Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Latta, Mr. Mrvan, Ms. Tlaib, and Mr. Wied) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 
17, 2026, as ``National American Birding Week''.

Whereas approximately 3,500,000,000 songbirds, raptors, shore birds, and 
waterfowl representing over 350 species migrate north through the United 
States to breeding grounds every spring from wintering grounds in the 
southern United States, Mexico, and the tropics;
Whereas populations of many migratory bird species are in decline due to habitat 
loss, predation, and collisions with buildings, utility infrastructure, 
and vehicles;
Whereas an estimated 96,000,000 American birders spend almost $107,000,000,000 
annually on birdwatching activities, creating 1,400,000 jobs and 
billions in employment income and Federal and State tax revenue; and
Whereas annual birding events, such as the ``Biggest Week in American Birding'', 
sponsored by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in Oak Harbor, Ohio, in 
collaboration with the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, the Magee Marsh 
State Wildlife Area, and a coalition of public, nonprofit, and private 
partners, leverage government, nonprofit, and private resources to 
promote conservation of migratory bird populations and economic 
development through a multifaceted approach that combines research, 
education, and outreach: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``National American Birding 
Week'';
(2) recognizes that birding is a pastime that generates 
billions in economic benefits annually;
(3) understands that migratory bird populations face an 
array of natural and human-caused threats to their survival;
(4) applauds coordinated efforts by Federal, State, and 
local governments, conservation organizations, and businesses 
to promote conservation of migratory birds and economic 
development through birding; and
(5) encourages birders and the public at large to attend 
events such as the ``Biggest Week in American Birding'' to 
learn about bird migration and to support efforts by 
governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to 
preserve migratory bird populations.
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