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Bat Week 2024: Supporting Conservation of Vital Animals

The House of Representatives supports designating October 24-31, 2024, as Bat Week. This aims to raise awareness about bats' crucial role in ecosystems, particularly in pest control and plant pollination, which saves farmers billions and supports healthy environments. The initiative also highlights the need to combat white-nose syndrome, a disease threatening bat populations.
Key points
Designation of Bat Week (October 24-31, 2024) to educate the public about the importance of bats.
Bats provide significant benefits to agriculture by controlling pests and pollinating crops, saving billions annually.
Support for efforts to combat white-nose syndrome, a disease devastating bat populations in North America.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1501
Sponsor: Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1501.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of Bat Week (October 24-31, 2024) to educate the public about the importance of bats.
  • Bats provide significant benefits to agriculture by controlling pests and pollinating crops, saving billions annually.
  • Support for efforts to combat white-nose syndrome, a disease devastating bat populations in North America.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Environment Agriculture