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Supporting the designation of May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-420| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2025
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day" to highlight the critical importance of plants and wildlife. It acknowledges the global biodiversity crisis, with thousands of species facing extinction, and recognizes the invaluable services these species provide to humankind. The resolution celebrates the significant achievements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 , which has successfully prevented the extinction of 99 percent of species designated as threatened or endangered. It emphasizes the Act's continued importance, alongside other conservation measures, in safeguarding at-risk species and addressing the ongoing biodiversity crisis, including the vital role of Tribal and indigenous communities in these efforts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-430
Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-423
Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1238
Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".
May 15, 2025
Submitted in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-430
    Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-423
    Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1238
    Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".


  • May 15, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Environmental Protection

Supporting the designation of May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day".

USA119th CongressHRES-420| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2025
This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day" to highlight the critical importance of plants and wildlife. It acknowledges the global biodiversity crisis, with thousands of species facing extinction, and recognizes the invaluable services these species provide to humankind. The resolution celebrates the significant achievements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 , which has successfully prevented the extinction of 99 percent of species designated as threatened or endangered. It emphasizes the Act's continued importance, alongside other conservation measures, in safeguarding at-risk species and addressing the ongoing biodiversity crisis, including the vital role of Tribal and indigenous communities in these efforts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-430
Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-423
Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1238
Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".
May 15, 2025
Submitted in House
May 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-430
    Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-423
    Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1238
    Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".


  • May 15, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • May 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted