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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 603 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 603
Designating April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month".
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 20, 2024
Mr. Braun (for himself and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following resolution; which was referred considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month".
Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat; Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, which include trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and wildflowers; Whereas native plants help prevent flooding, drought, and erosion and can help restore damaged ecosystems; Whereas native plants provide shelter as well as nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot; Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century; Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United States; and Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and the natural heritage of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) designates April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month"; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.