Bills of Congress June 20, 2025 by U.S. Congress

H.R.es526 - Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as National Pollinator Week. (119th Congress)

Summary

H.Res.526 designates June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week." The resolution recognizes the critical role pollinators play in agriculture and ecosystem health. It highlights the economic value of pollinators and the threats they face.

Expected Effects

The resolution itself does not enact any laws or allocate funding. It serves to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and encourage conservation efforts. This increased awareness could lead to greater public and private sector investment in pollinator protection.

Potential Benefits 4/5

* Increased awareness of the importance of pollinators.
* Potential for greater public and private investment in pollinator conservation.
* Support for agricultural viability and food security.
* Promotion of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
* Encouragement of educational activities related to pollinator conservation.

Most Benefited Areas:

Environmental Protection & Climate Action ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Agricultural Viability & Food Security ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Economic Growth & Job Creation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Potential Disadvantages

* The resolution itself has no direct disadvantages.
* Potential for the week to be performative without concrete action.
* No direct funding or enforcement mechanisms are included.
* The resolution relies on voluntary participation and awareness.

Constitutional Alignment 4/5

The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While the Constitution does not explicitly mention environmental conservation, this resolution can be seen as supporting agriculture and food security, which are within the scope of promoting the general welfare. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific rights or powers reserved to the states.