This resolution expresses support for designating May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day" to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and the importance of protecting at-risk species. The resolution highlights that over 2,300 species in the United States and worldwide face extinction risk, and notes that the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has successfully prevented the extinction of 99 percent of species it was designed to protect, including iconic animals like bald eagles, gray whales, and California condors. The measure acknowledges that species protection supports millions of jobs in wildlife-related tourism and recreation, and emphasizes the valuable role Indigenous communities and traditional ecological knowledge play in conservation efforts. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or legislative requirements—it simply asks the House to recognize the day and reaffirm support for existing conservation laws and efforts to address the ongoing biodiversity crisis.
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