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Bat Week Designation: Supporting Conservation and $3 Billion in Pest Control.

The US Senate supports designating October 24-31, 2024, as "Bat Week" to highlight the vital role bats play in ecosystems and agriculture. Bats save farmers billions annually by controlling pests, which helps stabilize food production and costs. The resolution also encourages continued efforts to combat white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease threatening bat populations.
Key points
Designates Bat Week to raise public awareness about the critical role bats play in pollination and pest control for agriculture.
Bat conservation is essential for the economy, as their pest control services save US farmers over $3 billion every year.
The Senate commits to continuing work to conserve bat species and defeat the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.
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Status: Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_886
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution 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_SRES_886.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designates Bat Week to raise public awareness about the critical role bats play in pollination and pest control for agriculture.
  • Bat conservation is essential for the economy, as their pest control services save US farmers over $3 billion every year.
  • The Senate commits to continuing work to conserve bat species and defeat the deadly fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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 Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6459-6460)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

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CATEGORIES

Environment Agriculture