Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources.

12/30/2022, 3:47 PM

This resolution (1) recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty, both nationally and internationally, to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources; and (2) expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans and to accomplish the goals of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Bill 117 H.Res. 465, also known as the "Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources" bill, was introduced in the US Congress to bring attention to the importance of our oceans and the need to protect them for future generations.

The bill acknowledges World Oceans Day, which is celebrated annually on June 8th, as a day to raise awareness about the crucial role that oceans play in our environment and economy. It emphasizes the need to take action to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and their resources in order to ensure their sustainability.

The bill highlights the threats facing our oceans, including pollution, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. It calls for increased efforts to address these challenges and promote sustainable practices that will help preserve our oceans for years to come. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 465 serves as a reminder of the importance of our oceans and the urgent need to take action to protect them. It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to work together to safeguard our oceans and ensure a healthy and thriving marine ecosystem for future generations.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 465

Introduced on
2021-06-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/8/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution (1) recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty, both nationally and internationally, to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources; and (2) expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans and to accomplish the goals of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

Bill 117 H.Res. 465, also known as the "Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources" bill, was introduced in the US Congress to bring attention to the importance of our oceans and the need to protect them for future generations.

The bill acknowledges World Oceans Day, which is celebrated annually on June 8th, as a day to raise awareness about the crucial role that oceans play in our environment and economy. It emphasizes the need to take action to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and their resources in order to ensure their sustainability.

The bill highlights the threats facing our oceans, including pollution, overfishing, habitat destruction, and climate change. It calls for increased efforts to address these challenges and promote sustainable practices that will help preserve our oceans for years to come. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 465 serves as a reminder of the importance of our oceans and the urgent need to take action to protect them. It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to work together to safeguard our oceans and ensure a healthy and thriving marine ecosystem for future generations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Research administration and funding
Water quality

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/17/2021

This resolution (1) recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty, both nationally and internationally, to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources; and (2) expresses commitment to increas...


Latest Action6/9/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.