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SRES-647Senate2026-03-27Animals

A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate designates March 21, 2026, as National Osceola Turkey Day, celebrating the Osceola wild turkey subspecies found only in central and south Florida. The resolution highlights wild turkey's cultural significance, the $128.7 million annual economic impact of turkey hunting, and Florida's conservation efforts — particularly the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program, the largest public-private partnership for turkey habitat in the country. It's a ceremonial designation with no policy impact.

Congressional Summary

This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as National Osceola Turkey Day.

Legislative Subjects

BirdsCommemorative events and holidaysFloridaHunting and fishing

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2026-03-27
Date Added
2026-04-14