A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".
This resolution (SRES 886) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating the week of October 24-31, 2024, as "Bat Week." It highlights bats' ecological and economic importance, noting they control pests (saving U.S. farmers $3 billion annually), pollinate crops, and disperse seeds, while acknowledging threats like white-nose syndrome. The resolution encourages public events during Bat Week and affirms the Senate's commitment to bat conservation and combating the disease. It is a symbolic gesture with no binding legal effect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Sep 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Sep 25, 2024
Last action Sep 25, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6459-6460)
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Peter Welch
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Braun
RRepublican
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