Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as "National Desert Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 138 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 138

   Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of 
                  January as ``National Desert Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 8, 2026

 Mr. Ruiz submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred 
                 to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of 
                  January as ``National Desert Day''.

Whereas a desert is defined as an arid land with usually sparse vegetation, 
        especially such land having a very warm climate and receiving less than 
        25 centimeters (10 inches) of sporadic rainfall annually;
Whereas there are 4 major deserts in the United States, which are the Mojave 
        Desert, the Sonoran Desert, the Chihuahuan Desert, and the Great Basin 
        Desert;
Whereas there is growing concern in the United States and globally for 
        environmental protection and the threats to desert habitats and 
        conservation initiatives;
Whereas all living things are intertwined by sharing ecosystems, and desert 
        ecosystems contain biodiversity that only exist in deserts and rely on 
        sustainable practices; and
Whereas deserts are among of the most significant ecosystems in the country due 
        to their unique biodiversity, ecological functions, and cultural 
        importance: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Desert Day'' and 
        requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
        people of the United States to observe such day with 
        appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities;
            (2) acknowledges that deserts are a crucial stop for 
        migrating birds to spend the winter and are part of supporting 
        global biodiversity;
            (3) reaffirms its advocacy for native landscapes by 
        committing to reduce invasive plant species and continue to 
        maintain a pollinator garden;
            (4) honors the ongoing efforts by the United States to 
        educate citizens on their role in conserving desert 
        biodiversity; and
            (5) encourages the pursuit of policies that ensure the 
        protection and preservation of the world's deserts.
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