This House resolution supports designating April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month." The text defines native plants as species that occur naturally in a region and lists benefits such as cleaning air, filtering water, stabilizing soils, and providing food and shelter for wildlife. It notes there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States and that over 200 native species are estimated lost since the early 19th century. The resolution recognizes habitat loss, extreme weather, and invasive species as factors in native plant decline.
The resolution expresses the House's support for a month to highlight native plants and recognizes their environmental and economic benefits. It was introduced on April 29, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. The text does not itself create new programs or funding in the resolution language.
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Supporters state that native plants are well adapted to local conditions and are important for healthy, diverse, and sustainable ecosystems. The resolution's text emphasizes native plants' roles in supporting pollinators and wildlife and in helping adapt to environmental change. Sponsors listed include Representatives Maggie Goodlander, David Joyce, Troy Carter, James Moylan, Joe Neguse, Jill Tokuda, Michael Turner, and Ed Case.
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