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Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the lands and oceans in the United States and encouraging diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.
12/29/2022, 5:33 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1163
Bill 117 H.Res. 1163, also known as the "Protecting and Conserving 50 Percent of Lands and Oceans Resolution," is a proposed legislation in the United States Congress that aims to protect and conserve at least 50 percent of the lands and oceans in the country. The bill also encourages diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal on a global scale.
The resolution highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and ecosystems for future generations and emphasizes the need for sustainable environmental practices. By conserving half of the lands and oceans in the United States, the bill aims to safeguard biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and promote the well-being of both wildlife and humans.
Additionally, the resolution calls for collaboration with other countries to work towards similar conservation goals worldwide. By engaging in diplomatic efforts, the United States can lead by example and inspire other nations to prioritize the protection of natural resources and the environment. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1163 underscores the importance of conservation and sustainability in order to ensure a healthy and thriving planet for current and future generations.
The resolution highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats and ecosystems for future generations and emphasizes the need for sustainable environmental practices. By conserving half of the lands and oceans in the United States, the bill aims to safeguard biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and promote the well-being of both wildlife and humans.
Additionally, the resolution calls for collaboration with other countries to work towards similar conservation goals worldwide. By engaging in diplomatic efforts, the United States can lead by example and inspire other nations to prioritize the protection of natural resources and the environment. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1163 underscores the importance of conservation and sustainability in order to ensure a healthy and thriving planet for current and future generations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1163
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the Earth is facing an imminent crisis from the extinction of species and the decline of biodiversity, and (2) Congress should work to support protecting and conserving at least 50% of the lands and oceans in the United States and encourage diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1163
Bill HRES 1163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2022. Bill HRES 1163 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2022. Bill HRES 1163's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of June 9, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1163
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1163
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Endangered and threatened species
- International organizations and cooperation
- Land use and conservation
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1163
Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the lands and oceans in the United States and encouraging diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.
Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the lands and oceans in the United States and encouraging diplomatic efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1163
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