Who sponsored HRES 811?

HRES 811 was sponsored by Becca Balint (D), Rep.

Designates October 24-31 as Bat Week

IntroducedOctober 17, 2025

11 months ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

AnimalsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCommemorative events and holidaysMammalsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for recognizing the week of October 24 to October 31, 2025, as Bat Week to raise awareness about bats and their ecological role.

If you care about agriculture, this resolution highlights how bats save U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion in pest control each year.

Who this affects

Farmers · Conservationists · Wildlife education communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution shows support for a week dedicated to bats and their importance.
2It encourages communities to hold events and activities during Bat Week.
3Bats help control insect pests and pollinate plants, benefiting agriculture.
4The resolution acknowledges the threat of white-nose syndrome to bat populations.
5It emphasizes the need for ongoing conservation efforts for bats and their habitats.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Bat Week and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.

Read full document

Designates October 24-31 as Bat Week

IntroducedOctober 17, 2025

11 months ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

AnimalsAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCommemorative events and holidaysMammalsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for recognizing the week of October 24 to October 31, 2025, as Bat Week to raise awareness about bats and their ecological role.

If you care about agriculture, this resolution highlights how bats save U.S. farmers over $3.7 billion in pest control each year.

Who this affects

Farmers · Conservationists · Wildlife education communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution shows support for a week dedicated to bats and their importance.
2It encourages communities to hold events and activities during Bat Week.
3Bats help control insect pests and pollinate plants, benefiting agriculture.
4The resolution acknowledges the threat of white-nose syndrome to bat populations.
5It emphasizes the need for ongoing conservation efforts for bats and their habitats.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Bat Week and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.

Read full document