Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
Bat Week: Designation and Conservation Support
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Legislative Progress
Resolutions like this are almost always passed because they are symbolic and do not cost money or change laws.
Key Points
- This resolution officially names October 24 through October 31, 2025, as Bat Week to help people learn about why bats are important for nature and our food supply.
- Bats help farmers by eating bugs that destroy crops, which saves the U.S. farming industry about $3.7 billion every year in pest control costs.
- The resolution also draws attention to a deadly fungus called white-nose syndrome that has killed millions of bats in 40 different states.
- By passing this, the House of Representatives shows it supports scientific research and government programs that are working to save bat populations and protect their homes.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
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