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