A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 449

119th Congress

A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consider

Introduced:Oct 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Coons

D - DE

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

Designates October 12, 2025 week as National Wildlife Refuge Week, recognizing the 573 national wildlife refuges covering 850 million acres across all U.S. states and territories. Notes refuges generate $3.2 billion annually and support 41,000 jobs.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Designates October 12, 2025 week as National Wildlife Refuge Week, recognizing the 573 national wildlife refuges covering 850 million acres across all U.S. states and territories. Notes refuges generate $3.2 billion annually and support 41,000 jobs.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates October 12, 2025 week as National Wildlife Refuge Week
Recognizes 573 refuges covering 850 million acres in 12 time zones
Notes 71 million annual visits generating $3.2 billion for local economies
Supports 800 bird species, 380+ threatened and endangered species
Highlights 2.7 million hunting and 8.4 million fishing visits annually

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Wildlife conservation organizations, hunters, anglers, and gateway communities would receive recognition. Resolution promotes public awareness of National Wildlife Refuge System benefits without creating binding policy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Birds

Commemorative events and holidays

Community life and organization

Endangered and threatened species

Environmental education

Federal-Indian relations

Hunting and fishing

Outdoor recreation

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

449, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-449