Peter Welch (D-VT)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
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.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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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
S. Res. 454 expresses support for designating the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week". The resolution encourages activities to observe this week and acknowledges the role of bats in agriculture as pollinators and pest control. It also states an intention to continue conserving bat species and their habitats. Additionally, it aims to work toward defeating white-nose syndrome.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
Directly credits bats with saving US farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
Expresses commitment to conserving bat species and their habitats.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Specifically benefits farmers through reduction in pest control costs.
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 farmers: The text notes that bats save farmers in the United States more than $3,700,000,000 in pest control every year.
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Food production and environmental health: Bats provide benefits by pollinating plants that produce fruits and vegetables and dispersing seeds for healthy forests and fields.
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Public education: The resolution encourages the observance of Bat Week with events and activities, noting that outreach and education about the importance of bats is instrumental.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly 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? — Directly credits bats with saving US farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control. Would business owners be better off under this? — Specifically benefits farmers through reduction in pest control costs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Supports agricultural health and natural ecosystem sustainability in rural areas. Would children be better off under this? — Promotes public education and awareness activities for Bat Week. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Acknowledges the role of Tribal organizations in bat monitoring and conservation. Would students be better off under this? — Encourages educational activities and outreach. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Promotes public education and awareness activities for Bat Week.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Expresses commitment to conserving bat species and their habitats. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — Encourages habitat conservation managed by federal and state agencies. Does this invest in rural communities? — Supports agricultural sustainability through natural pest control and pollination.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Supports the preservation of bats which provide billions in agricultural pest control services. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Beneficial for agricultural businesses via natural pest control provided by bats.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Highlights the importance of scientific research in defeating white-nose syndrome.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — Expresses intent to defeat white-nose syndrome through continued conservation and research.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Acknowledges international partnerships in monitoring and fighting white-nose syndrome.
- 10/28/2025
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)
- 10/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S7158)
- Introduced in Senate
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