Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week".
H. Res. 526 is a nonbinding House resolution that recognizes the importance of pollinators to agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem health, and designates June 15 through June 22, 2025, as “National Pollinator Week.” The resolution highlights the role of native bees, butterflies, moths, birds, bats, beetles, and honey bees in crop production, food supply stability, and the maintenance of healthy natural systems. It also cites declines in pollinator populations, including monarch butterflies and several bumble bee species, as a reason for public awareness and conservation action.
The resolution encourages Americans to observe National Pollinator Week through ceremonies, educational efforts, and conservation activities. It further states an intention for Congress to continue working to conserve native pollinator species and habitats and to improve public understanding of their importance. Because it is a resolution, it does not create regulatory requirements or direct funding, but it serves as an official congressional statement of support and awareness.
The bill does not amend the U.S. Code or create enforceable state-law changes; instead, it is a ceremonial House resolution that designates a commemorative week and expresses congressional support for pollinator conservation. Its practical effect is to elevate awareness of pollinator decline and encourage educational and conservation activities, while signaling continued federal interest in habitat protection, biodiversity, and agricultural pollination services. The primary affected parties are farmers, conservation groups, educators, and the general public, especially those involved in pollinator habitat restoration and environmental stewardship.
The available context suggests broad, positive sentiment around the resolution. It was introduced by Representatives Panetta and Yakym and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture without recorded opposition or votes in the provided materials. The tone of the bill is celebratory and supportive, emphasizing the ecological and economic value of pollinators and framing National Pollinator Week as an opportunity for public education and conservation.
No specific controversy appears in the provided text or legislative history. Because the measure is a symbolic resolution rather than a regulatory bill, there is little evidence of partisan disagreement or stakeholder conflict in the available record. Any potential points of debate would likely center on the broader policy implications of pollinator conservation, habitat management, or agricultural practices, but none are documented in the materials provided.