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HRES420Referred to Committee

Supporting the designation of May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-15
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HRES
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Type

Sponsor

Debbie Dingell
Debbie Dingell
Democrat · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (542 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000624

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

2 cosponsors on record at Congress.gov. The named list is syncing into Govwatch and will appear here shortly — view on Congress.gov in the meantime.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2025-05-15

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-05-15

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would officially recognize May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day" to raise public awareness about wildlife and plants at risk of extinction. This designation would encourage Americans to learn about conservation efforts and the importance of protecting threatened species and their habitats. The observance would apply nationwide and could inspire educational activities and community programs focused on environmental protection.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Environmental Protection
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