What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution designates June 22 through June 28, 2026, as National Pollinator Week and formally recognizes the role pollinators play in healthy ecosystems and U.S. agriculture. It is a ceremonial measure, so it does not create a new federal program, mandate, or spending commitment. The main effect is to encourage public awareness of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that support crop production and biodiversity. It primarily affects farmers, gardeners, land managers, conservation groups, and the broader public through outreach and education.
- Designates June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week"
- Recognizes the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and U.S. agriculture
- Was submitted in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Does not create a new federal program or appropriation
Who This Bill Affects
For most people, this resolution has no direct legal or financial effect. The main practical impact is that it may encourage schools, local governments, gardeners, farmers, and conservation groups to highlight pollinator-friendly actions during the designated week, which can indirectly support habitat protection and crop awareness. There is no new federal payment, tax change, or requirement attached to the designation.
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- Bill
- SRES 782
- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Official title
- A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week".
- Policy area
- Environment & Energy
- Latest action
- Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (June 22, 2026)
- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
Who Supports & Opposes This
- Farmers and crop producers Pollinators are critical to yields for many fruits, nuts, vegetables, and seed crops. Supporters see the resolution as a useful public reminder that protecting pollinator habitat supports farm productivity and long-term food supply resilience.
- Conservation and environmental groups The designation helps keep attention on habitat loss, pesticide exposure, disease, and climate stress that can reduce pollinator populations. These groups often argue that awareness is a necessary first step toward better land-management practices and conservation action.
- Educators and local civic groups A nationally recognized week gives schools, libraries, parks, and community organizations a ready-made opportunity for outreach. Supporters say that public education can change planting choices and increase participation in habitat-friendly projects.
- Fiscal conservatives Even ceremonial resolutions can be viewed as congressional time spent on symbolism rather than legislation with direct economic or policy effects. Critics may prefer Congress focus on measures with measurable outcomes or funding priorities.
- Some agricultural land managers While supportive of pollinator health in principle, they may be cautious about attention that could lead to future restrictions or compliance expectations tied to pesticides, land use, or conservation practices. Their concern is less about the week itself than about what it could foreshadow.
- Skeptical taxpayers Some constituents may see commemorative resolutions as low-value symbolism if they do not come with concrete policy tools. They may argue that awareness campaigns alone do not address the underlying causes of pollinator decline.
Key Implications
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““designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as ‘National Pollinator Week’””
This creates a formal observance period in the Senate’s calendar and can be used by agencies, schools, and civic groups to organize events and messaging around pollinator conservation.
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““recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture””
The resolution frames pollinators as economically and environmentally important, which can support education efforts and future conservation discussions.
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““Submitted in Senate””
The measure has been introduced in the chamber and can be considered by senators, but it does not itself change any federal rules.
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““Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works””
Committee referral means the resolution is being handled through the Senate’s normal review process before any floor consideration.
Latest Status
June 22, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Outlook
As a simple Senate resolution, this measure is not a law and does not go to the President. With a Democratic sponsor, no cosponsors, and a current referral to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, it is most likely to be agreed to if leadership chooses to bring it up, often by unanimous consent or voice vote. Because resolutions honoring annual observances commonly advance without controversy, it has a plausible path forward even without broad sponsorship.
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