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