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National Wildlife Refuge Week Resolution
Last scannedOct 19, 2026, 2:45 AM
In one sentence
This resolution supports the House of Representatives recognizing the week beginning October 10, 2026, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
What it does
- Supports the designation of the week beginning October 10, 2026, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
- Encourages the observance of the week with appropriate events and activities.
- Recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges for wildlife conservation, protecting imperiled species and ecosystems, and supporting wildlife-dependent recreational uses.
- Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for recreational opportunities and their contribution to local economies.
- Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Who it affects
- The House of Representatives, which is the body passing the resolution.
- The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, which administers the National Wildlife Refuge System.
- Local communities and visitors who use national wildlife refuges for recreation, education, and economic activity.
Limits and unknowns
- This is a resolution, not a law, so it does not create new legal requirements or funding.
- The bill text is truncated, so the final specific actions or findings in the resolution may be incomplete.
Plain language
Terms to know
- National Wildlife Refuge System
- A network of protected lands and waters administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve, manage, and restore fish, wildlife, and plant resources.
- Designation
- The official act of naming or identifying a specific time period or event for recognition.
Official record
Sources
Official activity
Bill history
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
- Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
- Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress