This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating the week of October 24-31, 2026, as "Bat Week" to raise awareness about the ecological and economic importance of bats. The resolution highlights that bats provide critical services to the environment and agriculture, including controlling pest insects, pollinating crops, and dispersing seeds, saving American farmers over $3.7 billion annually in pest control costs. The resolution also addresses the serious threat posed by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has killed millions of bats across 41 states and threatens several bat species, including the endangered northern long-eared bat. The resolution calls for continued federal efforts to conserve bat populations and habitat while working to defeat white-nose syndrome through ongoing research and partnerships among federal agencies, states, tribes, and conservation organizations. This is a non-binding resolution that does not require funding or create new programs, but rather encourages public observance and reaffirms the government's commitment to bat conservation.