Marcy Kaptur Calls For Declaration Of National American Birding Week, Cites Economic, Conservation Gains

During House floor remarks on Thursday, Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) advocated for the declaration of National American Birding Week.

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00:00I rise today to highlight a bipartisan resolution introduced alongside my Northwest Ohio colleague Bob Latta.

00:15It proclaims May 9th to May 18th this year, 2025, as National American Birding Week.

00:22Each spring, 3.5 billion birds from over 350 million species migrate through the United States to their breeding grounds.

00:33They stop along the shores of our Great Lakes Flyway before continuing their journey to Canada and beyond.

00:41They don't have to pay any tariffs.

00:43Birding in our abundant freshwater kingdom draws environmental stewards from around the globe.

00:48Nationwide, 95 million birders generate over $90 billion annually for our economy.

00:56The Biggest Week in American Birding is sponsored by the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in Oak Harbor, Ohio.

01:02And this event leverages public-private partnerships to promote conservation of migratory bird populations

01:08and promote millions of dollars of economic development through nature, tourism, research, education, and outreach.

01:15Ohio is proud to host our guests from near and far.

01:19We welcome everyone during America's Birding Week.

01:23Let this continue for generations to come.

01:25I yield back.