S.Res. 665

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 665 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 665

Designating April 2026 as ``National Native Plant Month''.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2026

Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Husted, Mr. Van Hollen, 
Mr. Wicker, Mr. Booker, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Heinrich) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Designating 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 Senate--
(1) designates April 2026 as ``National Native Plant 
Month''; and
(2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the 
environment and economy of the United States.
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