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Supporting the designation of April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month".

Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Designates April 2026 as National Native Plant Month. Recognizes the importance of native plants in the United States.

Sponsored By

Maggie Goodlander
Democrat · New Hampshire · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2026
  3. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This designation affects gardening and conservation communities by promoting awareness of native plants and their benefits. It also impacts the general public by encouraging the use of native plants in landscaping and gardening.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic5
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 43%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeNatural Resources Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.