119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 29, 2025
S.Res. 418Passed SenateEnvironmental Protection
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)30 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 19, 2025
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In plain English
The Senate expresses support for designating September 20-27, 2025, as National Estuaries Week. The resolution recognizes estuaries as important ecosystems and encourages environmental monitoring and research of these watershed areas. Sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) with 30 cosponsors, the resolution passed by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6844)
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced in Senate
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Sep 29
SENATEResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/19/2025 S6795-6796)
Sep 29
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29
SENATESenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6844)
Sep 29
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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SENATEReferred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Introduced in Senate
All 30 cosponsors
24 Democrats · 5 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (24)
Republicans (5)
Independents (1)
King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
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