H.Res. 820 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Natural Resources, Oct 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates National Wildlife Refuge Week
This resolution supports setting aside the week beginning October 12, 2025, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. It recognizes that national wildlife refuges provide recreational opportunities and benefit local economies, and it reaffirms the House's support for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation with no direct effect on your daily life. It's a way for Congress to draw attention to national wildlife refuges and their value to communities.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 17, 2025)
This resolution supports the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week.
The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 820
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-4) · Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 17, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.”