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Marcy Kaptur Calls For Declaration Of National American Birding Week, Cites Economic, Conservation Gains
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5/12/2025
During House floor remarks on Thursday, Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) advocated for the declaration of National American Birding Week.
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I rise today to highlight a bipartisan resolution introduced alongside my Northwest Ohio colleague Bob Latta.
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It proclaims May 9th to May 18th this year, 2025, as National American Birding Week.
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Each spring, 3.5 billion birds from over 350 million species migrate through the United States to their breeding grounds.
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They stop along the shores of our Great Lakes Flyway before continuing their journey to Canada and beyond.
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They don't have to pay any tariffs.
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Birding in our abundant freshwater kingdom draws environmental stewards from around the globe.
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Nationwide, 95 million birders generate over $90 billion annually for our economy.
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The Biggest Week in American Birding is sponsored by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in Oak Harbor, Ohio.
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And this event leverages public-private partnerships to promote conservation of migratory bird populations
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and promote millions of dollars of economic development through nature, tourism, research, education, and outreach.
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Ohio is proud to host our guests from near and far.
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We welcome everyone during America's Birding Week.
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Let this continue for generations to come.
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I yield back.
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