Marcy Kaptur (D-OH)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926)
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week." It highlights that billions of birds migrate through the United States every spring. The text notes that many of these species are seeing population declines due to various threats. It also recognizes the significant economic impact of birdwatching activities. Finally, the resolution encourages public participation in birding events to support conservation efforts.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The resolution highlights how birdwatching activities create 1,400,000 jobs.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill recognizes that birding generates billions in economic benefits and tax revenue.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill notes that birding involves collaboration with businesses to promote economic development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth: The bill recognizes that birding generates billions in economic benefits, including the creation of 1,400,000 jobs and significant tax revenue. (Resolution Section 2)
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Conservation Awareness: The resolution encourages the public to attend events like the "Biggest Week in American Birding" to learn about bird migration and support efforts to preserve bird populations. (Resolution Section 5)
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Coordinated Conservation: The text applauds efforts involving various levels of government and businesses to promote both conservation and economic development. (Resolution Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Threats to Bird Populations: The bill notes that migratory bird populations are facing declines due to habitat loss, predation, and collisions with buildings, utility infrastructure, and vehicles. (Whereas Clause 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill recognizes that birding generates billions in economic benefits and tax revenue. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights how birdwatching activities create 1,400,000 jobs.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill notes that birding involves collaboration with businesses to promote economic development. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill mentions birding events occurring at wildlife refuges and state wildlife areas often located in rural areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution supports efforts to preserve migratory bird populations through conservation and public engagement.
- 5/8/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926)
- 4/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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