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Resolution · 119th Congress · HJRES 138

Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day".

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Introduced 2026-01-08Topic: environment

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This joint resolution states that Congress supports designating the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day." It asks the President to issue a proclamation calling on people in the United States to observe the day with programs, ceremonies, and activities. It also states that Congress commits to reducing invasive plant species and continuing to maintain a pollinator garden. The resolution recognizes deserts as winter stops for migrating birds and encourages policies to protect and preserve the world's deserts.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-01-08HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.refer
2026-01-08Introduced in Houseintroduce
2026-01-08Introduced in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.