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

USA119th CongressSRES-454| Senate 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution seeks to designate the week of October 24 through October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week," encouraging its observance with appropriate events and activities. It highlights the critical importance of bats to natural ecosystems, national economies, and human health, noting their roles in controlling insect pests, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds. Bats save United States farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control, underscoring their significant economic contribution. The resolution also addresses the severe threat posed by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats across North America and spread to 40 states. This disease has caused significant declines in populations of several species, including the endangered northern long-eared bat. Various federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior and the United States Geological Survey, are leading collaborative international efforts to monitor bat populations and research treatments for this devastating disease. Ultimately, the Senate expresses its support for Bat Week to raise awareness about these crucial mammals. It acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture, and intends to continue working to conserve bat species and their habitats while actively striving to defeat white-nose syndrome.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-830
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-886
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-436
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".
Oct 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S7158)
Oct 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-811
Submitted in House
Oct 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2025
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-830
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-886
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-436
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".


  • October 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • October 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S7158)


  • October 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-811
    Submitted in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2025
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)

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

USA119th CongressSRES-454| Senate 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
This resolution seeks to designate the week of October 24 through October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week," encouraging its observance with appropriate events and activities. It highlights the critical importance of bats to natural ecosystems, national economies, and human health, noting their roles in controlling insect pests, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds. Bats save United States farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control, underscoring their significant economic contribution. The resolution also addresses the severe threat posed by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats across North America and spread to 40 states. This disease has caused significant declines in populations of several species, including the endangered northern long-eared bat. Various federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior and the United States Geological Survey, are leading collaborative international efforts to monitor bat populations and research treatments for this devastating disease. Ultimately, the Senate expresses its support for Bat Week to raise awareness about these crucial mammals. It acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture, and intends to continue working to conserve bat species and their habitats while actively striving to defeat white-nose syndrome.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-830
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-886
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-436
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".
Oct 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S7158)
Oct 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-811
Submitted in House
Oct 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2025
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-830
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-886
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-436
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".


  • October 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • October 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S7158)


  • October 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-811
    Submitted in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2025
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • October 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (2)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-811: Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCommemorative events and holidaysMammalsWildlife conservation and habitat protection