Becca Balint (D-VT)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week." It highlights the importance of bats in maintaining ecosystems, human health, and national economies. The text notes that bats save United States farmers more than $3,700,000,000 annually in pest control. It also addresses the threat of white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease affecting many bat species. Finally, the resolution encourages the observance of Bat Week and expresses intent to continue conservation and disease-fighting efforts.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution recognizes that bats save farmers more than $3.7 billion annually in pest control costs.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution expresses an intent to conserve bat species, their habitats, and combat white-nose syndrome.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Farmers benefit significantly from the natural pest control and pollination services provided by bats.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Savings for Agriculture: The text states that bats save farmers in the United States more than $3,700,000,000 in pest control every year (Whereas clause).
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Ecosystem and Health Benefits: Bats contribute to the sustainability of natural ecosystems, national economies, and human health by pollinating plants and dispersing seeds (Whereas clause).
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Conservation Efforts: The resolution intends to continue working to conserve bat species and their habitat (Section 3A).
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Disease Control: There is an intent to work to defeat the disease known as white-nose syndrome (Section 3B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes that bats save farmers more than $3.7 billion annually in pest control costs. Would business owners be better off under this? — Farmers benefit significantly from the natural pest control and pollination services provided by bats.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution expresses an intent to conserve bat species, their habitats, and combat white-nose syndrome. Does this invest in rural communities? — The preservation of bat populations supports the stability of the agricultural economy in rural areas.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution highlights that bats save farmers billions of dollars in annual pest control costs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution highlights the ongoing scientific research conducted by the USGS and Fish and Wildlife Service regarding bat populations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The economic benefits to the agricultural sector provided by bat pest control can support food security and rural economies.
- 10/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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