YourVoice.Now Summary
No change in daily life — the House backs a 2026 week honoring estuaries, where rivers meet the sea.
The details
Most people would see no change in daily life. This resolution is a statement of support only. It backs naming September 19–26, 2026, as National Estuaries Week. Estuaries are the places where rivers meet the sea. The resolution sets no rules, spends no money, and orders no one to act. Its findings say estuary regions cover 4 percent of land in the continental U.S. Yet they hold nearly 40 percent of the people and 39 percent of the jobs. The findings say coastal wetlands prevented $625 million in property damage during Hurricane Sandy. The House also names threats to estuaries, such as wetland loss and harmful algae blooms. It backs science and restoration work to protect them.
Congressional Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-09-10
- Date Added
- 2026-10-02
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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