A resolution designating August 2024 as "National Catfish Month".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5836; text: CR S5790)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 802 from the 118th Congress designates August 2024 as "National Catfish Month." The resolution was introduced and agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments. It is a symbolic recognition intended to highlight the significance of catfish within the agriculture and food sector. The resolution does not include legislative text beyond the designation and does not authorize funding or regulatory changes.
S.Res. 802 officially recognizes August 2024 as National Catfish Month, serving as a formal acknowledgment of catfish's role in agriculture and food without imposing new legal or financial obligations.
- The resolution designates August 2024 as National Catfish Month.
- It was agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendment.
- The resolution is non-binding and does not include provisions for funding or regulatory changes.
['Catfish farmers and aquaculture industry stakeholders', 'Agriculture and food sectors related to catfish production and marketing', 'Organizations promoting agricultural awareness and food industry recognition']
['The resolution does not allocate funding or resources, so any promotional activities would require separate support.', 'As a symbolic designation, it lacks enforcement mechanisms or policy changes.', 'No oversight or implementation framework is established.']
The resolution was introduced and passed in the Senate during the 118th Congress, reflecting a tradition of designating months to recognize agricultural products. It passed by unanimous consent, indicating broad bipartisan agreement or lack of opposition. The resolution expired without further legislative action.
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['Increased public awareness and promotion of catfish as an agricultural product during August 2024.', 'Potential marketing opportunities for catfish producers and related businesses.', 'Possible encouragement of educational or community events focused on catfish.']
This resolution is a ceremonial designation without binding legal or financial impact. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring that such symbolic recognitions are clearly communicated as non-legislative to avoid confusion about government obligations or funding. The resolution passed unanimously and expired without further action, indicating limited legislative engagement beyond the designation.
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