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SRES-418Senate2025-09-19Environmental Protection

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate expressed support for designating the week of September 20–27, 2025 as National Estuaries Week. The resolution highlights that estuaries cover just 13% of U.S. land but contain 40% of the population and 47% of economic output. Estuary-related industries support 2.6 million jobs and contribute $511 billion to GDP. The resolution also notes estuaries' role as nurseries for 68% of commercial fish catch, natural flood protection — coastal wetlands prevented $625 million in damage during Hurricane Sandy — and the ongoing threats from pollution, harmful algal blooms, and sea level changes.

Congressional Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.

Legislative Subjects

Commemorative events and holidaysEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchWatershedsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Introduced in Senate
Action Date
2025-09-19
Date Added
2026-04-09