The purpose of this resolution is to express support for designating the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American Birding Week." This initiative aims to raise awareness about bird conservation and the economic impact of birdwatching in the United States. Key provisions of the resolution highlight several important points. It acknowledges the significant number of migratory birds that travel through the U.S. each spring and notes the decline in many bird populations due to various threats, including habitat loss and collisions with human-made structures.