Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
A Republican resolution with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates April 2025 as ``National Native Plant Month.'' It recognizes that native plants are essential for healthy, diverse, and sustainable ecosystems. The text notes that these plants are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils. It also highlights their role in providing food and shelter for wildlife. Finally, the resolution recognizes the benefits these plants bring to the environment and the economy of the United States.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution promotes the conservation and protection of the environment through the use of native plants.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The resolution notes the role of native plants in stabilizing soils and adapting to environmental changes.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The resolution acknowledges the economic benefits brought by native plants to the United States.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Environmental Health: Native plants are critical for cleaning air, filtering water, and stabilizing soils (Resolution text).
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Wildlife Support: These plants provide shelter, nectar, pollen, seeds, and foliage that serve as food for birds, bees, butterflies, caterpillars, and other wildlife (Resolution text).
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Environmental Adaptation: Native plants are well-adapted to specific soils, temperatures, and precipitation, making them a strong option for protecting the environment and adapting to environmental changes (Resolution text).
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Economic and Environmental Benefits: The resolution recognizes that native plants provide benefits to both the environment and the economy of the United States (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution promotes the conservation and protection of the environment through the use of native plants. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The resolution notes the role of native plants in stabilizing soils and adapting to environmental changes.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution acknowledges the economic benefits brought by native plants to the United States.
- 4/5/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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