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A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
3/7/2024, 5:29 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 494
Bill 118 SRES 494 is a resolution that calls for the Federal Government to create a national biodiversity strategy to protect biodiversity for both present and future generations. Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal species that exist in a particular ecosystem. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving biodiversity for the health of the environment and the well-being of all living organisms.
The resolution highlights the threats facing biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and invasive species. It stresses the need for a comprehensive strategy that addresses these threats and promotes conservation efforts. The resolution also recognizes the economic and cultural benefits of biodiversity, including the potential for new medicines and sustainable agriculture practices.
The resolution calls on the Federal Government to work with state and local governments, tribal nations, and private organizations to develop and implement the national biodiversity strategy. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders to ensure the success of conservation efforts. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 494 underscores the urgent need for a national biodiversity strategy to protect and preserve the rich diversity of plant and animal species that make up our natural world. It highlights the importance of taking action now to safeguard biodiversity for current and future generations.
The resolution highlights the threats facing biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and invasive species. It stresses the need for a comprehensive strategy that addresses these threats and promotes conservation efforts. The resolution also recognizes the economic and cultural benefits of biodiversity, including the potential for new medicines and sustainable agriculture practices.
The resolution calls on the Federal Government to work with state and local governments, tribal nations, and private organizations to develop and implement the national biodiversity strategy. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders to ensure the success of conservation efforts. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 494 underscores the urgent need for a national biodiversity strategy to protect and preserve the rich diversity of plant and animal species that make up our natural world. It highlights the importance of taking action now to safeguard biodiversity for current and future generations.
Congressional Summary of SRES 494
This resolution calls for the federal government to establish a national biodiversity strategy, which must include a goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to protect biodiversity and address climate change by 2030 and other goals necessary to reduce the threats to biodiversity.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 494
Bill SRES 494 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2023. Bill SRES 494 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2023. Bill SRES 494's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of December 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 494
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 494
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 494
A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.
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