April Designated National Native Plant Month
117TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION S. RES. 109
Designating April 2021 as ‘‘National Native Plant Month’’.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 15, 2021
Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Ms. HIRONO) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
MARCH 25, 2021
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating April 2021 as ‘‘National Native Plant Month.’’
Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have
evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem,
and habitat;
Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in
the United States, which include trees, shrubs, vines,
grasses, and wildflowers;
Whereas native plants help prevent flooding, drought, and
erosion and can help restore damaged ecosystems;
Whereas native plants provide shelter as well as nectar, pollen,
and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects,
birds, and other wildlife in ways that non-native
plants cannot;
Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the
United States are estimated to have been lost since the
early 19th century;
Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather
events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline
of native plants in the United States; and
Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient
ecosystems and our natural heritage:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) designates April 2021 as ‘‘National Native Plant Month’’; and
(2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to
the environment and economy of the United States.