A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
National Estuaries Week: Support for Coastal Areas
The Senate has officially passed this resolution to support National Estuaries Week. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further action is needed in that chamber. The resolution is now considered complete.
Legislative Progress
The Senate has already voted on and approved this resolution, making the designation official for the 2025 calendar year.
Key Points
- This resolution officially names the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as National Estuaries Week. Estuaries are the coastal areas where freshwater rivers meet the salty ocean.
- The measure highlights that coastal areas are vital to the economy. These regions hold about 40 percent of all U.S. jobs and contribute over $500 billion to the national economy every year.
- It points out that estuaries protect people living near the coast. Natural features like salt marshes and mangroves act as buffers that reduce flooding and property damage during major hurricanes.
- The Senate uses this resolution to show support for cleaning up polluted water and protecting fish habitats. Healthy estuaries are necessary for the fishing industry, which supports over 2 million jobs.
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Milestones
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6844)
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
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