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The resolution advances bird conservation with measurable environmental, economic, and educational benefits for communities and businesses, but it may require new federal spending and impose land-use or building compliance costs on property owners and local governments.
Small-business owners and rural and urban communities will benefit from increased birdwatching and recreational activity that supports tourism and local businesses (recognized $279B in related economic output).
Urban and suburban residents will gain healthier local green spaces because the law prioritizes bird-friendly city planning and habitat protection.
Farmers, agricultural workers, and homeowners will see improved nature-based pest control and pollination services as migratory bird populations are conserved.
Taxpayers may face higher federal spending or reallocation of existing funds to support increased conservation actions called for by the resolution.
Homeowners, small-business owners, and developers could encounter land-use restrictions or additional compliance costs to protect bird habitat.
Local governments and property owners may incur costs to change lighting and building practices required to reduce bird collisions and meet new awareness or regulatory standards.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Declares findings on migratory bird declines, highlights threats and economic value, and encourages public education and bird-friendly community actions in support of World Migratory Bird Day.
Introduced May 8, 2025 by Martin Heinrich · Last progress May 8, 2025
Recognizes the importance of migratory birds, documents major threats and population losses, and supports World Migratory Bird Day and related public education and community engagement efforts to promote bird-friendly cities and conservation. The text cites ecosystem services provided by migratory birds, a 50-year net loss of roughly 3 billion birds in North America, economic benefits from birdwatching, and references existing conservation laws as a basis for these findings and objectives.