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HCONRES 34

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

119th Congress Introduced by Melanie Stansbury

Summary of HCONRES 34 OverviewBill Number: HCONRES 34 Title: Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on B

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Summary of HCONRES 34

Overview

Bill Number: HCONRES 34
Title: Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
Status: Submitted in House
Introduced: May 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This House concurrent resolution expresses the need for the U.S. Senate to provide its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The resolution highlights the importance of the Convention in addressing the global biodiversity crisis and calls on the Senate to take action to join this international agreement.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity as a critical international framework for conserving and sustainably using the world's biological diversity.
  • Acknowledges the severe threats to global biodiversity, including habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and climate change.
  • Emphasizes the benefits of U.S. participation in the Convention, including strengthening international cooperation, accessing financial and technical resources, and shaping global biodiversity policy.
  • Calls on the Senate to provide its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Affected Parties and Impacts

If ratified, the Convention on Biological Diversity would commit the United States to take actions to conserve biodiversity and use biological resources sustainably. This would impact a wide range of stakeholders, including:

  • Federal, state, and local government agencies responsible for environmental and natural resource management
  • Private landowners, businesses, and industries that rely on or impact biological resources
  • Indigenous communities and other groups with traditional ecological knowledge
  • Conservation organizations, scientific researchers, and the general public

Ratification would also strengthen the U.S. role in shaping global biodiversity policy and accessing international funding and technical assistance for biodiversity protection efforts.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HCONRES 34 has been submitted in the House of Representatives, but has not yet been scheduled for a vote. If passed by the House, the resolution would then need to be considered by the Senate, which would ultimately decide whether to provide its advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The timeline for this process is uncertain, as it depends on the legislative priorities and schedule of Congress.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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