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Support for National Estuaries Week: Protecting Coastal Economy and Environment

This House Resolution expresses support for designating September 16–23, 2023, as National Estuaries Week to raise public awareness about the importance of these ecosystems. Estuaries are vital for the economy, with estuary, ocean, and Great Lakes sectors employing millions of people. The resolution emphasizes that estuaries provide critical ecosystem services, such as water filtration, flood control, and protection for coastal communities during extreme weather events.
Key points
Economic Engine: Estuary regions contain 47% of the US economic output, and estuary, ocean, and Great Lakes economy sectors employed 3.5 million people (2018-2019 data).
Natural Disaster Protection: Estuaries provide essential ecosystem services like flood control, shoreline stabilization, and protection for coastal communities during extreme weather events.
Commitment to Restoration: The House supports scientific study, preservation, and restoration of estuaries, which helps create jobs and reestablish natural functions.
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Print number: 118_HRES_688
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_688.

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 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Economic Engine: Estuary regions contain 47% of the US economic output, and estuary, ocean, and Great Lakes economy sectors employed 3.5 million people (2018-2019 data).
  • Natural Disaster Protection: Estuaries provide essential ecosystem services like flood control, shoreline stabilization, and protection for coastal communities during extreme weather events.
  • Commitment to Restoration: The House supports scientific study, preservation, and restoration of estuaries, which helps create jobs and reestablish natural functions.
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. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Environment Economy