Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and expressing support for "National Pollinator Week".

119th Congress Introduced by Jimmy Panetta

Recognizes the importance of pollinators to ecosystems and agriculture and endorses National Pollinator Week as a non-binding educational, awareness-focused expression.

Submitted in House

Bill overview

Bill: HRES 1388

Session: 119

Jurisdiction: United States

Title: Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States and expressing support for "National Pollinator Week"

Nature: House Resolution (non-binding)

Action history:

Submitted in the House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture (2026-06-24)

Sponsors:

Primary sponsor:
Co-sponsor: Jimmy Panetta

Purpose and intent

The resolution acknowledges the critical role of pollinators in maintaining ecosystem health, agricultural productivity, and biodiversity in the United States.

It expresses official support for National Pollinator Week, a designated period to raise awareness about pollinator conservation and related environmental and agricultural issues.

As a non-binding expression of Congress, the resolution signals congressional recognition and public messaging rather than creating new law or authorizing funding.

Key provisions and changes

Formal recognition: States appreciation for pollinators (such as bees, butterflies, bats, birds, and other pollinating species) and their contributions to food security, agricultural yields, and natural ecosystems.

Support for National Pollinator Week: Reaffirms congressional endorsement of this observance and related educational and outreach efforts.

Policy emphasis (non-binding): Encourages federal agencies, states, and stakeholders to support pollinator health initiatives, habitat restoration, and public awareness campaigns consistent with existing authorities. There are no new spending authorizations or regulatory mandates included in a typical concurrent house resolution of this nature.

Who or what would be affected

Affected or influenced audiences:

Federal agencies involved in agriculture, environment, and wildlife (for awareness and coordination in line with National Pollinator Week).
State and local governments, environmental and agricultural organizations, farmers, beekeepers, and conservation groups.
General public, through heightened awareness and educational outreach about pollinator health.

Direct impact: The resolution itself does not impose new requirements or funding; its effect is primarily symbolic and educational, encouraging ongoing attention to pollinator issues.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and referral:

Submitted to the House (likely by a member or members) and immediately referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for consideration.

Next steps:

The committee may consider, amend, and report the resolution back to the full House.
If reported favorably, it would proceed to floor consideration and vote, with potential concurrent action in the Senate if identical counterparts exist.

Budgetary/operational implications:

No new appropriations or regulatory mandates are inherent to this type of resolution; any related programs would depend on separate authorizing/appropriations legislation.

Notable considerations for readers

As a resolution, the bill’s impact is communicative rather than regulatory or fiscal.

It aligns with ongoing public and agricultural community interest in pollinator health, habitat conservation, and biodiversity.

The presence of a co-sponsor (Jimmy Panetta) indicates cross-member support, but the resolution does not by itself implement policy changes.