Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1606
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".
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Introduced 2026-10-05Topic: environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports naming October 24 to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week." It encourages people to observe the week with events and activities. It recognizes the role bats play in pollinating plants and controlling pests for farming. It also states that the House intends to keep working to conserve bat species and their habitat and to defeat white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats in North America.
Sponsors
- Becca Balint Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | refer |
| 2026-10-05 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-10-05 | Submitted in House | introduce |