A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 121 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 4:47 PM

Congressional Summary of SRES 121

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission, should remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling, should initiate and support efforts to ensure that all activities conducted under reservations to the Commission's moratorium or sanctuaries are ceased, should oppose the lethal taking of whales for scientific purposes unless it is specifically authorized by the Scientific Committee of the Commission, should seek the Commission's support for specific efforts by member nations to end illegal trade in whale meat, and should support the permanent protection of whale populations through the establishment of whale sanctuaries in which commercial whaling is prohibited; (2) at the 12th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, should oppose all efforts to reopen international trade in whale meat or to downlist any whale population; and (3) should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, relevant international laws and agreements, and other appropriate mechanisms to implement these goals.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 121

Bill SRES 121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2001. Bill SRES 121 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on June 29, 2001. Bill SRES 121's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7258-7259) as of June 29, 2001

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 121

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International Affairs

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Agriculture and FoodAnimalsBiological researchConferencesDiplomacyEndangered animalsEndangered speciesEnvironmental ProtectionForeign Trade and International FinanceInternational agenciesInternational environmental cooperationInternational lawMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine mammal protectionMarine parks and reservesMeatPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesResearchScience, Technology, CommunicationsTrade agreementsWhalesWhaling

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 121

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the policy of the United States at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

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