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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 665—DESIGNATING APRIL 2026 AS “NATIONAL NATIVE
PLANT MONTH”
Mrs. HYDE-SMITH (for herself, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Husted, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Booker, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Shaheen, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 665
Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have
evolved alongside native wildlife and occur naturally in a
particular geographic region, ecosystem, and habitat;
Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in
the United States, which include large shade trees,
understory trees, shrubs, perennials, vines, grasses, and
wildflowers;
Whereas native plants are essential for healthy, diverse,
and sustainable ecosystems and are critical for cleaning air,
filtering water, and stabilizing soils;
Whereas native plants are well-adapted to specific soils,
temperatures, precipitation, and environmental conditions,
making them the best option for conserving and protecting our
environment and adapting to its changes;
Whereas native plants provide shelter, as well as nectar,
pollen, seeds, and foliage that serve as food, for native
butterflies, caterpillars, birds, bees, and other wildlife in
ways that non-native plants cannot;
Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the
United States are estimated to have been lost since the early
19th century;
Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather
events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline
of native plants in the United States; and
Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient
ecosystems and our natural heritage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates April 2026 as “National Native Plant
Month”; and
(2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the
environment and economy of the United States.