Supporting the designation of April 2025 as "National Native Plant Month".
This is a non-binding House resolution (H. Res. 233) introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for designating April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month.” The bill emphasizes the value of native plants—over 17,000 species in the United States—and their critical roles in healthy ecosystems, including cleaning air, filtering water, stabilizing soils, and supporting wildlife such as butterflies, bees, birds, and other species. It also notes that more than 200 native plant species have been lost since the early 19th century due to habitat loss, extreme weather, and invasive species. The resolution does not authorize new programs or funding; it simply acknowledges the importance of native plants and designates a month for awareness.
Key Points
- 1The bill designates April 2025 as “National Native Plant Month” and signifies House support for this designation.
- 2It explains what native plants are and why they matter: indigenous species adapted to local conditions that support diverse ecosystems and provide ecological benefits.
- 3It highlights the breadth of native plants (more than 17,000 species) and the variety of forms they take (trees, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers, etc.).
- 4It notes environmental and economic benefits of native plants and calls attention to threats and declines (more than 200 native species lost since the early 19th century) due to habitat loss, extreme weather, and invasive species.
- 5The resolution is symbolic and informational: it recognizes benefits to the environment and economy but does not create new mandates or funding.