Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as “National Estuaries Week”.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.Res. 1524 is a symbolic resolution expressing House support for designating the week of September 19 through 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week." It does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Instead, it formally recognizes the ecological and economic value of estuaries, citing their role in supporting jobs, fisheries, storm protection, water filtration, and wildlife habitat, and acknowledges ongoing threats such as pollution, habitat loss, and harmful algal blooms. The resolution also commends organizations involved in estuary research, protection, and restoration, and states the House's intent to continue working on these issues.
The resolution primarily affects public awareness and congressional messaging rather than any specific group directly. It references federal programs such as the National Estuary Program and National Estuarine Research Reserves, as well as state, local, and Tribal governments and community organizations involved in estuary management, but does not alter their authority, funding, or responsibilities.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Brian Mast with numerous cosponsors and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As a simple House resolution, if adopted it would express the chamber's sentiment but would not have the force of law. Its next step would depend on committee action or a vote by the full House.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1524 do?
- H.Res. 1524 is a symbolic resolution expressing House support for designating the week of September 19 through 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week." It does not create new programs, funding, or legal requirements. Instead, it formally recognizes the ecological and economic value of estuaries, citing their role in supporting jobs, fisheries, storm protection, water filtration, and wildlife habitat, and acknowledges ongoing threats such as pollution, habitat loss, and harmful algal blooms. The resolution also commends organizations involved in estuary research, protection, and restoration, and states the House's intent to continue working on these issues. The resolution primarily affects public awareness and congressional messaging rather than any specific group directly. It references federal programs such as the National Estuary Program and National Estuarine Research Reserves, as well as state, local, and Tribal governments and community organizations involved in estuary management, but does not alter their authority, funding, or responsibilities. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Brian Mast with numerous cosponsors and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As a simple House resolution, if adopted it would express the chamber's sentiment but would not have the force of law. Its next step would depend on committee action or a vote by the full House.
- Has H.Res. 1524 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.Res. 1524 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1524?
- H.Res. 1524 was sponsored by Rep. Brian Mast [R-FL21] (Republican-FL), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1524?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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