119-hres233

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 233 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 233

 Supporting the designation of April 2025 as ``National Native Plant 
 Month''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 March 21, 2025

 Mr. Case (for himself, Mr. Neguse, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Soto, Mr. 
 Moylan, and Ms. Tokuda) submitted the following resolution; which was 
 referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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 RESOLUTION

 Supporting the designation of April 2025 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 House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the designation of ``National Native Plant 
 Month''; and

    (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the 
 environment and the economy of the United States.
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