Who sponsored HCONRES 34?

HCONRES 34 was sponsored by Melanie Stansbury (D), Rep.

Encourages U.S. to Join Global Biodiversity Efforts

IntroducedMay 29, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the need for the Senate to approve the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, which the U.S. signed in 1993 but has not yet ratified.

If you care about protecting endangered species, this resolution pushes for U.S. participation in global biodiversity efforts.

Who this affects

Environmental advocates · Conservationists · All Americans

What does this resolution do?

1The resolution calls for the Senate to support ratifying the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
2Nearly one million species are at risk of extinction due to human actions, impacting ecosystems worldwide.
3The United States is currently an observer in biodiversity discussions but lacks voting power.
4Ratification would enhance the U.S. influence on international conservation efforts and biodiversity policies.
5All other United Nations member states have ratified the convention, leaving the U.S. as the only exception.

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This concurrent resolution expresses that it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Encourages U.S. to Join Global Biodiversity Efforts

IntroducedMay 29, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the need for the Senate to approve the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, which the U.S. signed in 1993 but has not yet ratified.

If you care about protecting endangered species, this resolution pushes for U.S. participation in global biodiversity efforts.

Who this affects

Environmental advocates · Conservationists · All Americans

What does this resolution do?

1The resolution calls for the Senate to support ratifying the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
2Nearly one million species are at risk of extinction due to human actions, impacting ecosystems worldwide.
3The United States is currently an observer in biodiversity discussions but lacks voting power.
4Ratification would enhance the U.S. influence on international conservation efforts and biodiversity policies.
5All other United Nations member states have ratified the convention, leaving the U.S. as the only exception.

Read the detailed summary

This concurrent resolution expresses that it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Read full document