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

12/30/2022, 3:47 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 465

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 465

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 465

Bill HRES 465 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HRES 465 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021.  Bill HRES 465's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. as of June 9, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 465

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 465

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 465

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

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