A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 454

119th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".

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

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Welch

D - VT

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Animals

Summary

Designates October 24-31, 2025 as "Bat Week" to raise awareness about the ecological and economic importance of bats. The resolution highlights that bats save U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control and addresses the threat of white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats across 40 states.

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Designates October 24-31, 2025 as "Bat Week" to raise awareness about the ecological and economic importance of bats. The resolution highlights that bats save U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control and addresses the threat of white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats across 40 states.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates October 24-31, 2025 as Bat Week for conservation awareness
Bats save U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control
White-nose syndrome has spread to 40 states affecting 12 bat species
Northern long-eared bat listed as endangered due to disease impacts
North American Bat Monitoring Program consolidated 94 million records from partners

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits bat conservation efforts by increasing public awareness and congressional attention to white-nose syndrome. Farmers benefit from recognition of bats' pest control value. Endangered species like the northern long-eared bat gain visibility. Federal agencies including Fish and Wildlife Service, USGS, and Forest Service receive support for ongoing research partnerships. Scientists and conservation organizations can leverage the designation for outreach and funding advocacy.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Animals

Related Subjects

Animal protection and human-animal relationships

Commemorative events and holidays

Mammals

Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

454, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-454