Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 47

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 47, titled "Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the Senate to take action on ratifying the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development and conservation of biodiversity. The treaty was adopted in 1992 and has been ratified by 196 countries, including the United States. However, the US Senate has not yet provided its advice and consent for ratification of the treaty.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Convention on Biological Diversity in addressing global challenges such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, and sustainable development. It highlights the need for the United States to be a leader in international efforts to protect the environment and promote biodiversity conservation. The resolution calls on the Senate to prioritize the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity and to take action to ensure that the United States fulfills its commitments under the treaty. It also encourages the Senate to work with the international community to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 47 underscores the importance of ratifying the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and urges the Senate to take action to support global efforts to protect the environment and promote biodiversity conservation.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 47

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should provide its advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 47

Bill HCONRES 47 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2023. Bill HCONRES 47 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2023.  Bill HCONRES 47's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 47

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 47

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 47

Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HCONRES 47

R
Jill N. Tokuda
Hawaii(Democrat)
R
Rashida Tlaib
Michigan(Democrat)
R
Adam B. Schiff
California(Democrat)
R
Eleanor Holmes Norton
District of Columbia(Democrat)
R
Doris O. Matsui
California(Democrat)

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