SRES 779 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2022, as "National Estuaries Week".

SRES 779 is a Senate resolution designating September 17-24, 2022, as "National Estuaries Week." It aims to raise public awareness about the ecological and economic importance of estuaries, which support jobs, fisheries, and coastal protection. The resolution highlights estuaries' role in sustaining 3.5 million jobs and $351 billion in economic output while recognizing threats like pollution and habitat loss. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but encourages public recognition of estuary conservation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 20, 2022 Last action Sep 20, 2022
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Sep 20, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4878; text: CR S4860)
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Sep 20, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4878; text: CR S4860)
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Sep 20, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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