HRES 1240
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week".
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This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as National American Birding Week. It highlights the significant economic impact of birdwatching in the United States, including job creation and tax revenue, and acknowledges the challenges faced by migratory bird populations. The resolution also recognizes efforts to conserve birds and promote birding through collaborative initiatives.
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- Designates the week of May 8-17, 2026, as National American Birding Week.
- Recognizes the economic benefits of birdwatching activities.
- Acknowledges threats to migratory bird populations.
- Applauds coordinated conservation efforts.
- Encourages participation in birding events.
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- Birdwatchers
- Conservation Organizations
- Government Agencies (Federal, State, Local)
- Businesses involved in birding-related activities
- Migratory Bird Populations
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1240
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as National American Birding Week
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Whereas approximately 3,500,000,000 songbirds, raptors, shore birds, and waterfowl representing over 350 species migrate north through the United States to breeding grounds every spring from wintering grounds in the southern United States, Mexico, and the tropics;
Whereas populations of many migratory bird species are in decline due to habitat loss, predation, and collisions with buildings, utility infrastructure, and vehicles;
Whereas an estimated 96,000,000 American birders spend almost $107,000,000,000 annually on birdwatching activities, creating 1,400,000 jobs and billions in employment income and Federal and State tax revenue; and
Whereas annual birding events, such as the Biggest Week in American Birding
, sponsored by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in Oak Harbor, Ohio, in collaboration with the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, the Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area, and a coalition of public, nonprofit, and private partners, leverage government, nonprofit, and private resources to promote conservation of migratory bird populations and economic development through a multifaceted approach that combines research, education, and outreach: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
supports the designation of National American Birding Week
;
recognizes that birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits annually;
understands that migratory bird populations face an array of natural and human-caused threats to their survival;
applauds coordinated efforts by Federal, State, and local governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to promote conservation of migratory birds and economic development through birding; and
encourages birders and the public at large to attend events such as the Biggest Week in American Birding
to learn about bird migration and to support efforts by governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to preserve migratory bird populations.