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A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Introduced: November 12, 2024 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6531-6532; text: CR S6530-6531)

Nov 12, 2024

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Nov 12, 2024

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution designates the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

What's happening now November 12, 2024

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6531-6532; text: CR S6530-6531)

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Cosponsors 12

Blumenthal, Richard

Connecticut · Nov 12, 2024

Cassidy, Bill

Louisiana · Nov 12, 2024

Collins, Susan M.

Maine · Nov 12, 2024

Heinrich, Martin

New Mexico · Nov 12, 2024

Hirono, Mazie K.

Hawaii · Nov 12, 2024

Kennedy, John

Louisiana · Nov 12, 2024

Merkley, Jeff

Oregon · Nov 12, 2024

Reed, Jack

Rhode Island · Nov 12, 2024

Van Hollen, Chris

Maryland · Nov 12, 2024

Welch, Peter

Vermont · Nov 12, 2024

Whitehouse, Sheldon

Rhode Island · Nov 12, 2024

Wicker, Roger F.

Mississippi · Nov 12, 2024

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APA

U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 892: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-892/

MLA

"S. Res. 892: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-892/.

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S. Res. 892, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-892/.

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[S. Res. 892: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-892/)