118th CONGRESS 1st Session |
Designating April 2023 as “National Native Plant Month”.
March 30, 2023
Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Braun) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
May 3, 2023
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
Designating April 2023 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,
(1) designates April 2023 as “National Native Plant Month”; and
(2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.