Search Results: keywords:"national wildlife refuge system"

  • H. RES. 1538 — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:513

    H. RES. 1538 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week." It highlights the importance of the National Wildlife Refuge System in conserving wildlife, protecting endangered species, and...

    Simple Explanation

    This proposal is about celebrating a special week in October 2024 called "National Wildlife Refuge Week," which is all about protecting animals and nature, like a giant park for wildlife where people can also enjoy activities like birdwatching and hunting. It also wants everyone, including Native American tribes, to help take care of these important natural places.

  • S. RES. 892 — Designating the week beginning on October 13, 2024, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:540

    S. RES. 892 names the week beginning October 13, 2024, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week." The resolution recognizes the work of the National Wildlife Refuge System in conserving wildlife and ecosystems across the United States and highlights the significant role these...

    Simple Explanation

    In October 2024, for a whole week, everyone will celebrate and learn about special places called wildlife refuges, where animals and nature are protected. These places help animals live safely, let people have fun in nature, and teach us a lot about the environment.

  • H. R. 8632 — To require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:239

    H. R. 8632 is a bill proposed in the House of Representatives to require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a specific rule about the National Wildlife Refuge System. This proposed rule, published on February 2, 2024, focused on the biological integrity, diversity, and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill, called the BIOSAFE Act of 2024, wants to stop a new plan that deals with the safety and health of animals and plants in special protected areas. It doesn't say why it wants to stop the plan or what new plan should be made instead.