A resolution designating April 2021 as "National Native Plant Month".

Bill: 117-sres-109
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2021-03-15
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Ecology

Horticulture and plants
Latest action: action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 3/15/2021 CR S1527-1528)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-03-15
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution designates April 2021 as National Native Plant Month. </p>

action_date: 2021-03-25
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution designates April 2021 as National Native Plant Month. </p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 109 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 25, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating April 2021 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 our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2021 as National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 109 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 15, 2021 Mr. Portman (for himself and Ms. Hirono ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating April 2021 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 our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates April 2021 as National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.