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

[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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