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A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".

USA119th CongressSRES-289| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week" to acknowledge the critical importance of pollinators, such as native bees, butterflies, and birds, to both agriculture and the overall health of ecosystems in the United States. Pollinators are essential for producing a healthy food supply, contributing over $18 billion annually to crop production, and sustaining the biodiversity of natural environments by helping reproduce at least 80 percent of flowering plants. The resolution highlights the severe decline in pollinator populations, noting that over a quarter of North American bumble bees face extinction, and iconic species like the monarch butterfly have seen drastic reductions due to habitat loss and disease. Nearly 70 native pollinator species are federally listed as threatened or endangered, posing a substantial threat to global food webs and ecological diversity. In response, the Senate expresses support for the designated week, encourages the public to observe it with conservation and educational activities, and commits to continuing efforts to conserve native pollinator species and their habitats. It also aims to improve public understanding of the vital role these creatures play in maintaining healthy and productive natural ecosystems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-747
A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week".
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)
Jun 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-526
Submitted in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-747
    A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week".


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)


  • June 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-526
    Submitted in House

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-526: Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".

A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".

USA119th CongressSRES-289| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2025
This resolution designates June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week" to acknowledge the critical importance of pollinators, such as native bees, butterflies, and birds, to both agriculture and the overall health of ecosystems in the United States. Pollinators are essential for producing a healthy food supply, contributing over $18 billion annually to crop production, and sustaining the biodiversity of natural environments by helping reproduce at least 80 percent of flowering plants. The resolution highlights the severe decline in pollinator populations, noting that over a quarter of North American bumble bees face extinction, and iconic species like the monarch butterfly have seen drastic reductions due to habitat loss and disease. Nearly 70 native pollinator species are federally listed as threatened or endangered, posing a substantial threat to global food webs and ecological diversity. In response, the Senate expresses support for the designated week, encourages the public to observe it with conservation and educational activities, and commits to continuing efforts to conserve native pollinator species and their habitats. It also aims to improve public understanding of the vital role these creatures play in maintaining healthy and productive natural ecosystems.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-747
A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week".
Jun 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)
Jun 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-526
Submitted in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-747
    A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week".


  • June 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3474-3475)


  • June 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-526
    Submitted in House
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-526: Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted