A resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican · MS · Senator

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• Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Original· 2026-03-27
• Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)Original· 2026-03-27
• Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)Original· 2026-03-27
• Jon Husted (R-OH)Original· 2026-03-27
• Martin Heinrich (D-NM)Original· 2026-03-27
• Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)Original· 2026-03-27
• Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)Original· 2026-03-27
• Roger F. Wicker (R-MS)Original· 2026-03-27

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1690; text: CR S1674-1675)

2026-03-27

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This resolution designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 665 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 665 Designating April 2026 as ``National Native Plant Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>

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