HR1616: Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage.
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage.
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This bill recognizes Armenia as the host country for a major 2024 international meeting about protecting plant and animal species worldwide. The meeting, called the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, brings together nations to discuss conservation efforts. The bill expresses support for Armenia's right to govern its own territory and protect its natural environment. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.
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Sponsors
David Valadao
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (3)
Frank Pallone
George Latimer
Josh Gottheimer