National Native Plant Month: April 2025
A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate April 2025 as National Native Plant Month. Because it has already been agreed to by the Senate, no further legislative action is required for this measure.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The Senate officially named April 2025 as National Native Plant Month to celebrate the more than 17,000 plant species that grow naturally in the United States.
- This resolution encourages people to learn how native plants help clean our air and water, protect the soil, and provide food and homes for local wildlife like bees and birds.
- It highlights a serious problem: over 200 native plant species have been lost since the 1800s due to things like habitat loss, extreme weather, and invasive plants from other areas.
- While this is a ceremonial move that does not change any laws or provide new funding, it aims to raise awareness about using local plants to keep our environment healthy and resilient.
Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
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