Bills · HRES 733
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 733Environmental Protection
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
INTRO SEP 17· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's a formal way for a branch of the U.S. government to emphasize the importance of estuaries, which are vital natural areas where rivers meet the sea. If this resolution passes, it signals that the House of Representatives officially recognizes the economic benefits (like supporting jobs in fishing and tourism) and environmental services (such as filtering water, protecting against floods, and providing wildlife habitats) that healthy estuaries offer. It encourages public attention and ongoing efforts for conservation and restoration.
If it doesn't pass, it simply means this specific week won't have the official backing of the House for this designation, but existing conservation efforts would continue unaffected. This bill doesn't create new laws or funding, but it reinforces a national focus on these valuable ecosystems and their contribution to the nation's well-being, potentially influencing public discourse and future policy considerations related to coastal protection and economic development.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses support for designating the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week."
This formally recognizes a specific week to raise national awareness about the importance of estuaries.
PROVISION 02
Acknowledges the importance of estuaries for sustaining employment and contributing to the economic well-being and prosperity of the United States.
It highlights the significant economic value of healthy estuaries, connecting environmental health directly to jobs and economic output.
PROVISION 03
Recognizes that persistent threats undermine the health of estuaries and supports the scientific study, preservation, protection, and restoration of these areas.
This signals congressional concern about environmental degradation and supports efforts to address it through science and conservation.
PROVISION 04
Applauds the work of national and community organizations and public partners that promote public awareness, understanding, protection, and restoration of estuaries.
It gives official recognition and encouragement to groups already working on estuary conservation.
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R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
9
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44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 43%
DEM 22 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 17
Submitted in House
SEP 17
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 733
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 17, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025
House Res.HRES 733Environmental Protection
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
28
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