# National Catfish Month Resolution

This is a simple resolution that designates August 2022 as "National Catfish Month" in the United States. That's really all it does—it's a symbolic declaration meant to recognize and celebrate the catfish industry and the fish itself.

In practical terms, this resolution doesn't create any new laws, regulations, or requirements that would affect your daily life. It's not changing any rules about fishing, farming, or selling catfish. Instead, it's essentially Congress saying "we want to officially recognize catfish and the people who work in this industry during August 2022." It's similar to how the country designates things like National Pizza Month or National Volunteer Month—it's a way to draw attention to and celebrate something.

The resolution might encourage restaurants to feature catfish specials, help catfish farmers promote their products, or simply raise awareness about this fish that's particularly important to the economy in states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. If you're involved in catfish farming or the seafood industry, this kind of official recognition can help with marketing and public relations. For most people though, this resolution is more of a ceremonial gesture than something that will directly impact your life.

A resolution designating August 2022 as "National Catfish Month".

Wicker, Roger F.

 <p>This resolution designates August 2022 as National Catfish Month. It also recognizes (1) the contributions of all workers, past and present, that produce, process, and provide catfish for the people of the United States; and (2) that purchasing U.S. farm-raised catfish supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.</p>