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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Resolution Recognizing the 154th Anniversary of Arbor Day
Last action · April 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)Sponsors: James Risch and 5 others
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
2 actions- Apr 30, 2026SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180)
- Apr 30, 2026SenateFloorPassed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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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.
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