Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR294: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes June 2, 2026, as National Mississippi River Day
Status: Passed both chambers, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To recognize June 2, 2026, as National Mississippi River Day, urging all people to celebrate, protect, and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed by participating in events, signing up as One Mississippi "River Citizens", and taking action to safeguard this invaluable resource for generations to come.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To recognize June 2, 2026, as National Mississippi River Day, urging all people to celebrate, protect, and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed by participating in events, signing up as One Mississippi "River Citizens", and taking action to safeguard this invaluable resource for generations to come. WHEREAS, the Mississippi River is one of our nation's most iconic and vital waterways, spanning approximately two thousand three hundred fifty miles from Minnesota to Louisiana and uniting ten mainstem states and thirty-two tributary states in its watershed; and WHEREAS, the Mississippi River has been deeply woven into the lives of indigenous peoples for thousands of years, sustaining communities through nourishment, travel, and trade while also holding profound cultural, spiritual, and ancestral significance; and WHEREAS, the Mississippi River serves as a critical source of drinking water for over twenty million Americans, a vital habitat for diverse fish and wildlife, and a powerful economic engine supporting commerce, agriculture, tourism, and recreation; and WHEREAS, the river supplies the heart of a migratory flyway for sixty percent of North America's bird species, provides habitat for at least two hundred sixty fish species, and sustains numerous amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, making it one of the world's most important ecological corridors; and WHEREAS, the health of the Mississippi River is under threat from pollution, habitat loss, …
Sponsors
- Orgeron, Joseph (R, 54) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, adopted.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Common questions
- What is HR294?
- HR294 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes June 2, 2026, as National Mississippi River Day.
- What does HR294 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To recognize June 2, 2026, as National Mississippi River Day, urging all people to celebrate, protect, and restore the Mississippi River and its watershed by participating in events, signing up as One Mississippi "River Citizens", and taking action to safeguard this invaluable resource for generations to come.
- What is the status of HR294?
- Passed both chambers as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR294?
- Orgeron, Joseph (R, 54).
- Where is the official record for HR294?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR294
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