Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week".
H. Res. 363 is a House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for designating a one-week period, May 9–18, 2025, as “National American Birding Week.” The resolution acknowledges the annual northward migration of hundreds of bird species and the threats they face, notes the substantial economic activity generated by birding, and highlights the long-running event known as the Biggest Week in American Birding as an example of collaborative efforts to promote bird conservation and related economic development. Although it signals support and public engagement, the resolution does not create new law or authorize funding. The sponsors emphasize the importance of coordinated efforts among federal, state, and local governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to conserve migratory birds and to leverage birding for economic and community benefits. It also urges birders and the public to participate in events to learn about migration and support conservation initiatives.
Key Points
- 1The House expresses support for designating May 9–18, 2025, as “National American Birding Week.”
- 2It highlights that approximately 3.5 billion migratory birds of over 350 species travel north through the U.S. each spring, and that many migratory bird populations are threatened by habitat loss, predation, and collisions with infrastructure and vehicles.
- 3It notes the economic impact of birding: about 96 million American birders spend roughly $107 billion annually, supporting around 1.4 million jobs and generating federal and state tax revenue.
- 4It cites the Biggest Week in American Birding as an example of a coordinated event that brings together government, nonprofit, and private partners to advance conservation and economic development through birding.
- 5It encourages attendance at birding events and public participation to learn about migration and to support conservation efforts.