Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

House Resolution

H.Res. 820

119th Congress

Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newhouse

Representative

Republican

WA-4

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution supports the designation of the week starting on October 12, 2025 as 'National Wildlife Refuge Week'. This would help raise awareness and appreciation for the important role that national wildlife refuges play in protecting natural habitats and wildlife across the United States.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports the designation of the week starting on October 12, 2025 as 'National Wildlife Refuge Week'. This would help raise awareness and appreciation for the important role that national wildlife refuges play in protecting natural habitats and wildlife across the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word Oxi! or No!)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates the week beginning on October 12, 2025 as 'National Wildlife Refuge Week'
Aims to increase public awareness and appreciation for national wildlife refuges
National wildlife refuges protect important natural habitats and species across the country

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it would help promote the role and value of national wildlife refuges to the American public. This could lead to increased funding, visitation, and support for these protected natural areas that are home to diverse plant and animal life. The designation would especially benefit conservation groups, outdoor enthusiasts, and local communities near wildlife refuges.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

820, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-820