Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 733

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Mast

R - FL

Cosponsors

28

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This resolution expresses House support for designating September 20-27, 2025 as National Estuaries Week, recognizing the economic, ecological, and public safety importance of estuaries including their role in flood protection, water filtration, and supporting fishing industries.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses House support for designating September 20-27, 2025 as National Estuaries Week, recognizing the economic, ecological, and public safety importance of estuaries including their role in flood protection, water filtration, and supporting fishing industries.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes estuaries support $511 billion in GDP and 2.6 million jobs
Highlights estuaries provide habitat for 68% of commercial fish catch by value
Notes coastal wetlands prevented $625 million in damage during Hurricane Sandy
Acknowledges over 50% of original colonial wetlands have been lost
Supports continued estuary protection, restoration, and scientific study

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Symbolic resolution affecting coastal communities, commercial and recreational fishing industries (2.3 million jobs), and environmental conservation efforts. Raises awareness about estuary importance for 34 coastal states and territories with National Estuary Programs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

733, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-733