SRES719FEDERAL

Senate Resolution Recognizing the 154th Anniversary of Arbor Day

Original title: A resolution celebrating the 154th anniversary of Arbor Day.

April 30, 2026

Arbor Day Forestry Environment Conservation Sustainability

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as a formal federal acknowledgment of Arbor Day, encouraging public participation in tree-planting and conservation efforts without changing any laws or funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

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General Public

The resolution encourages all residents to participate in Arbor Day activities.

Tree City USA Communities

These communities are recognized for their ongoing commitment to urban forestry management.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 30, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution officially recognizing April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day to celebrate its 154th anniversary. The resolution encourages citizens to participate in tree-planting activities and highlights the role of sustainable forestry in environmental management.

Key Facts

The Senate officially recognized April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day.
This year marks the 154th anniversary of the founding of Arbor Day, which originated on April 10, 1872.
Arbor Day is traditionally observed on the last Friday of April.
Less than 2 percent of working forests in the United States are harvested annually.
More than 3,500 communities have participated in the Tree City USA program since 1976.
Over 47 percent of the U.S. population resides in communities designated as Tree City USA.
The resolution encourages all U.S. citizens to participate in Arbor Day activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any environmental laws?

No. This is a commemorative resolution that expresses the Senate's support for the goals of Arbor Day but does not enact new regulations or change existing laws.

What is the official date of Arbor Day according to this document?

The resolution recognizes April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day, noting that it is observed annually on the last Friday of April.

Why It Matters

This resolution serves as a formal federal acknowledgment of Arbor Day, encouraging public participation in tree-planting and conservation efforts without changing any laws or funding.

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Emphasis on Working Forests

The resolution explicitly links Arbor Day to the economic and environmental benefits of 'working forests' and mass timber, framing them as climate change solutions.

Tree City USA

Connected Entities

organizationArbor Day Foundation“Organization noted for greening cities since 1976”Map →

personMr. Crapo“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

personMr. Ricketts“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

organizationTree City USA“Program recognizing communities committed to urban forestry”Map →

personMs. Lummis“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

personMr. Risch“Senator who submitted the resolution”Map →

personMs. Smith“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

personMr. King“Co-sponsor of the resolution”Map →

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