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HR 101

URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 5 co-sponsors

Congress urges the federal government to develop a national biodiversity strategy to address species loss and ecosystem degradation across the U.S.

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Bill Summary · HR 101

Legislative bill overview

HR 101 is a non-binding resolution urging the federal government to create a comprehensive national biodiversity strategy. The bill calls for coordinated federal action to address species loss, habitat degradation, and ecosystem decline across the United States. It does not authorize spending or create mandatory programs, but rather expresses congressional intent for the executive branch to develop such a strategy.

Why is this important

Biodiversity loss affects food security, water quality, climate resilience, and economic productivity—from agriculture to tourism. A national strategy could coordinate fragmented federal efforts across multiple agencies and establish clear conservation priorities, though effectiveness depends entirely on whether the executive branch chooses to act on the urging.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal overreach concerns: Some may view this as exceeding congressional authority or creating unfunded mandates on executive agencies without clear appropriations
  • Economic vs. conservation trade-offs: Unclear how biodiversity protections would balance with resource extraction, development, and agricultural interests that generate jobs
  • Implementation vagueness: The bill urges action but provides no specific mechanisms, timelines, or enforcement mechanisms, making it potentially toothless without follow-up legislation

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

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