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DemocratBill · H.Res. 346· House(119-HRES-346)

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.

Rep. Beyer
Age: 76 years
Virginia
Introduced
4/24/2025
Last activity
4/24/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by
Donald Beyer
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' concern over biodiversity loss and species extinction. It suggests that Congress should aim to protect and conserve at least 50% of U.S. land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems. The resolution also encourages global diplomatic efforts towards the same goal.

Potential Positive Impacts for People

  • Mitigating climate change and buffering impacts of extreme weather: Protecting ecosystems like forests and wetlands can help absorb carbon and lessen the effects of severe weather. (Whereas)

  • Cleaner drinking water and reduced air pollution: The resolution notes that protected natural areas can provide cleaner drinking water and reduce air pollution. (Whereas)

  • Source of new medicines: The resolution mentions that protected areas can be a source of new medicines. (Whereas)

  • Reducing infectious diseases and pandemic risk: Protected areas can lower the risk of infectious diseases. (Whereas)

  • Supporting food production: These areas support pollinators and other beneficial species crucial for food production. (Whereas)

  • Cultural and spiritual enrichment, as well as physical and mental health benefits: Access to nature provides cultural and spiritual enrichment and improves physical and mental health. (Whereas)

Potential Negative Impacts for People

  • The resolution doesn't explicitly mention negative impacts, but shifts in land use could potentially affect industries or communities that rely on those resources.

Yes· 3 of 30

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+10

    The primary purpose of the resolution is to protect 50% of US land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+8

    The resolution seeks a massive increase in the conservation and protection of public and private lands.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7

    The bill emphasizes that protecting forests and wetlands sequesters carbon and mitigates climate change.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.