The Senate has officially passed this resolution to designate National Wildlife Refuge Week. Because the Senate has already agreed to the measure, no further legislative action is required for this resolution.
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The Senate has already voted on and approved this resolution, making it an official designation for the year 2025.
Key Points
The Senate officially named the week starting October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. This celebration recognizes the 573 wildlife refuges and 850 million acres of land and water dedicated to protecting American wildlife and plants.
These public lands are major drivers for local businesses and tourism. Every year, about 71 million people visit these refuges, which helps support 41,000 jobs and adds more than $3.2 billion to the economy in nearby communities.
The resolution highlights that these areas are vital for outdoor sports and recreation. Most refuges offer places for hunting and fishing, while others provide space for birdwatching, photography, and nature education for children and families.
Beyond recreation, the refuge system protects more than 380 endangered species and helps manage natural disasters. These lands help prevent flooding in coastal areas and use controlled methods to reduce the risk of dangerous wildfires.
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Milestones
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Oct 15, 2025Senate
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
Oct 15, 2025
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.
Oct 15, 2025Senate
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 9, 2025Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7098-7099)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Oct 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
