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HRES 733SRES 418119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".

Introduced: Sep 17, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] (R-Florida)
Environment & Climate
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This is a House resolution (H. Res. 733) that expresses support for designating a specific week, September 20–27, 2025, as National Estuaries Week. The resolution underscores the economic and ecological importance of estuaries, including their role in supporting jobs, commerce, and coastal resilience. It highlights the broad benefits of estuaries—such as water filtration, flood protection, and habitat for fish and wildlife—and notes ongoing threats to estuaries from habitat loss, pollution, and climate-related changes. While the resolution praises the work of organizations and governments involved in estuary protection and restoration, it does not authorize new programs or funding; rather, it signals congressional support and intent to continue focusing on estuary protection and restoration. In short, the bill is a symbolic, non-binding statement from the House praising estuaries, promoting awareness, and endorsing continued efforts by government and partners to study, protect, and restore estuarine environments. It aligns with existing federal programs and policy frameworks but does not itself create or fund new initiatives.

Key Points

  • 1Expresses support for designating September 20–27, 2025, as National Estuaries Week.
  • 2Emphasizes the economic and employment importance of estuaries, oceans, and Great Lakes, including substantial contributions to jobs and GDP.
  • 3Acknowledges threats to estuaries and the need to protect and restore their ecological health and water quality.
  • 4Applauds national and community organizations and public partners working to raise awareness, protect, and restore estuaries; supports scientific study.
  • 5States the House’s intent to continue efforts to understand, protect, and restore the estuaries of the United States (non-binding, symbolic resolution; no new spending or mandates).

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Estuaries themselves and the coastal/marine environments they support.- Coastal and estuarine communities and workers in estuary-related industries (fishing, tourism, coastal businesses).Secondary group/area affected- Federal, state, local, and Tribal governments involved in estuary management and coastal zone policy.- Organizations and researchers focused on estuary conservation, restoration, and education.Additional impacts- Increased public awareness and education about the importance of estuaries.- Possible alignment or reinforcement of existing programs under the Clean Water Act Section 320 and the Coastal Zone Management Act, and broader estuary-related initiatives, though no new policy or funding is created by this resolution.- May influence public and political emphasis on estuary protection and restoration efforts in future budgeting and policy discussions.
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