Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as "Bat Week".

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Introduced on September 25, 2024 by Becca Balint

Legislation Details

Supports the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as “Bat Week.”
Highlights the ecological and economic importance of bats, including pest control and pollination.
Notes that bats save U.S. farmers over $3 billion annually in pest control.
Acknowledges the cultural significance of bats in folklore, art, and education.
Mentions the global presence of bats, with over 1,400 species, except in extremely cold regions.
Addresses the impact of white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has significantly reduced bat populations in North America.
Identifies specific bat species affected by the disease, including the tricolored bat, little brown bat, and northern long-eared bat.
Recognizes the efforts of the Department of the Interior and various agencies in combating white-nose syndrome.
Highlights the collaborative efforts of the North American Bat Monitoring Program in tracking bat populations.
Commits to ongoing conservation efforts for bat species and their habitats, as well as addressing white-nose syndrome.

Last updated 12/17/2024

Supports the designation of the week of October 24, 2024, to October 31, 2024, as “Bat Week.”
Highlights the ecological and economic importance of bats, including pest control and pollination.
Notes that bats save U.S. farmers over $3 billion annually in pest control.
Acknowledges the cultural significance of bats in folklore, art, and education.
Mentions the global presence of bats, with over 1,400 species, except in extremely cold regions.
Addresses the impact of white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has significantly reduced bat populations in North America.
Identifies specific bat species affected by the disease, including the tricolored bat, little brown bat, and northern long-eared bat.
Recognizes the efforts of the Department of the Interior and various agencies in combating white-nose syndrome.
Highlights the collaborative efforts of the North American Bat Monitoring Program in tracking bat populations.
Commits to ongoing conservation efforts for bat species and their habitats, as well as addressing white-nose syndrome.