Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.

12/19/2023, 2:30 PM

This resolution expresses the need to protect domestic land and water ecosystems and to promote the same goal worldwide.

Bill 118 HRES 430, also known as the "Protecting and Conserving Ecosystems Act," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that calls for the protection and conservation of at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States. The bill also encourages diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.

The resolution highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and biodiversity for the health of the planet and future generations. It emphasizes the need for sustainable management practices and the protection of endangered species.

If passed, this resolution would signal a commitment from the United States to prioritize conservation efforts and work towards a more sustainable future. It would also encourage other countries to join in these efforts and collaborate on global conservation initiatives. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 430 aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and conserving ecosystems and to inspire action at both the national and international levels.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 430

Introduced on
2023-05-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/22/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the need to protect domestic land and water ecosystems and to promote the same goal worldwide.

Bill 118 HRES 430, also known as the "Protecting and Conserving Ecosystems Act," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that calls for the protection and conservation of at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States. The bill also encourages diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.

The resolution highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and biodiversity for the health of the planet and future generations. It emphasizes the need for sustainable management practices and the protection of endangered species.

If passed, this resolution would signal a commitment from the United States to prioritize conservation efforts and work towards a more sustainable future. It would also encourage other countries to join in these efforts and collaborate on global conservation initiatives. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 430 aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and conserving ecosystems and to inspire action at both the national and international levels.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/19/2023

This resolution expresses the need to protect domestic land and water ecosystems and to promote the same goal worldwide.


Latest Action5/22/2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the c...