H.Res. 950 is a commemorative resolution marking the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a major bipartisan effort to restore Florida's Everglades ecosystem that was authorized by Congress in 2000. The resolution recognizes CERP as one of the most ambitious ecosystem restoration projects in U.S. history, designed to restore natural water flow from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay while providing flood protection and water supply benefits. The resolution highlights that restoration efforts have been sustained across five presidential administrations and multiple Florida gubernatorial administrations, demonstrating long-term bipartisan commitment to the project. The resolution notes that the Everglades provides an estimated $1 trillion in value to Florida and the nation while protecting drinking water for millions of residents and strengthening resilience against flooding and saltwater intrusion. Finally, the House resolution calls for continued federal and state investment in planning, construction, and monitoring to keep ongoing CERP projects on schedule and realize the plan's long-term goals.
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