Bills · HRES 811
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 811Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionMammals
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it shines a light on the critical role bats play in our environment and economy, particularly their contribution to agriculture through pest control. It also draws attention to white-nose syndrome, a devastating disease that has severely impacted bat populations across North America, including endangered species.
While a resolution doesn't create new laws or funding, it serves as a public declaration of support from the House of Representatives. If passed, it provides a platform for public education and can encourage more people and organizations to get involved in bat conservation. If it doesn't pass, the issue of bat conservation might receive less public attention or Congressional acknowledgment, potentially slowing down public awareness and support for efforts to combat white-nose syndrome and protect these vital creatures.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses support for designating the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week."
Publicly recognizes the importance of bats and sets a specific timeframe for national awareness and educational activities.
PROVISION 02
Encourages the observance of Bat Week with appropriate events and activities.
Promotes public engagement and education regarding bat conservation and their ecological benefits.
PROVISION 03
Acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.
Highlights the significant economic and ecological value that bats provide, especially to the farming sector.
PROVISION 04
Declares the House's intention to continue working to conserve bat species and their habitat and to defeat white-nose syndrome.
Signals an ongoing commitment from the legislative body to address threats to bat populations and support conservation efforts.
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2 EVENTSOCT 17
Submitted in House
OCT 17
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 811
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 17, 2025
Last actionOct 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 17, 2025
House Res.HRES 811Wildlife conservation and habitat protectionMammals
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
INTRODUCED OCT 17, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 17, 2025
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