Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and expressing support for "National Pollinator Week".

This resolution highlights the profound importance of pollinators , such as native bees, butterflies, and bats, to both ecosystem health and agriculture across the United States. These vital species contribute over $18 billion annually to crop production, ensuring a healthy food supply and sustaining biodiversity by helping reproduce 80 percent of flowering plants. Their role extends to maintaining clean air and water, stable soil, and diverse wildlife essential for natural ecosystems. The resolution acknowledges the severe decline in pollinator populations, including iconic species like the Western monarch butterfly and numerous threatened or endangered native species, which poses a substantial threat to global food webs and ecological diversity. In response, the House of Representatives expresses strong support for "National Pollinator Week" , encouraging public observation through conservation and educational activities. Furthermore, it commits to continuing efforts to conserve native pollinator species and their habitats, and to enhance public understanding of their crucial role.