Supporting the designation of April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month".

Bill: 118-hres-293
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-13
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Ecology

Horticulture and plants
Latest action: action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-04-13
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of National Native Plant Month. </p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Buck , Mr. Case , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of 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

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.