YourVoice.Now Summary
No change to daily life — the Senate named April 3 "Jane Goodall Day" to honor the chimpanzee scientist.
The details
Most people would see no change in daily life. The Senate voted on November 10, 2025, to honor Dr. Jane Goodall, the scientist known for her work with chimpanzees. It named April 3, 2025, and April 3, 2026, as "Jane Goodall Day." The name is a tribute only. It does not create a federal holiday, a day off, or any new program. The Senate pointed to her research in Gombe, Tanzania. She studied wild chimpanzees there and found that they make tools. The Senate also noted the Jane Goodall Institute, which she started in 1977, and its Roots & Shoots youth program. That program has reached more than 1,470,000 young people in over 65 countries. The resolution closes by thanking her for her work on behalf of animals and the planet.
Congressional Summary
This resolution proclaims April 3, 2025, and April 3, 2026, as Jane Goodall Day and expresses gratitude for her dedication to the well-being of animals, conservation, and the planet as a whole.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-11-10
- Date Added
- 2026-04-10
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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