A resolution designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 665 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 665

       Designating April 2026 as ``National Native Plant Month''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

               March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2026

 Mrs. Hyde-Smith (for herself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Husted, Mr. Van Hollen, 
  Mr. Wicker, Mr. Booker, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Heinrich) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
       Designating April 2026 as ``National Native Plant Month''.

Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved alongside native 
        wildlife and occur naturally in a particular geographic region, 
        ecosystem, and habitat;
Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, 
        which include large shade trees, understory trees, shrubs, perennials, 
        vines, grasses, and wildflowers;
Whereas native plants are essential for healthy, diverse, and sustainable 
        ecosystems and are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and 
        stabilizing soils;
Whereas native plants are well-adapted to specific soils, temperatures, 
        precipitation, and environmental conditions, making them the best option 
        for conserving and protecting our environment and adapting to its 
        changes;
Whereas native plants provide shelter, as well as nectar, pollen, seeds, and 
        foliage that serve as food, for native butterflies, caterpillars, birds, 
        bees, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot;
Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are 
        estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century;
Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive 
        species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United 
        States; and
Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and our 
        natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates April 2026 as ``National Native Plant 
        Month''; and
            (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the 
        environment and economy of the United States.
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