S.Res. 157 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Apr 5, 2025, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates April 2025 as Native Plant Month
This resolution sets aside April 2025 to recognize and celebrate native plants—the plants that naturally grow in different regions of the United States. It's a way to draw attention to why these plants matter and encourage people to learn more about them.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation with no direct changes to laws or policies. It does give organizations, schools, and individuals a designated month to hold events, education programs, and activities that highlight native plants and their importance to local ecosystems.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Apr 5, 2025)
This resolution designates April 2025 as National Native Plant Month.
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 SessionS.Res. 157
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
Sponsor: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) · Introduced Apr 5, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 5, 2025: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2447-2448)”