HRES 430
Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.
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Bill overview
This resolution urges the United States to protect and conserve at least 50% of its land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems, both domestically and internationally. It highlights the critical need to address biodiversity loss and species extinction, driven by factors like climate change and human activity. The resolution also encourages collaboration through public-private partnerships, local community stewardship, and international cooperation to achieve this ambitious goal, building on initiatives like the America the Beautiful Initiative.
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Primary sponsor
Donald S., Jr. Beyer
Cosponsors
Barbara Lee
Gerald E. Connolly
Melanie Ann Stansbury
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