US HR1308 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1-1)
Status: Introduced on April 29 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Year of Biodiversity. Recognizes: (1) the importance of biodiversity to human well-being, the environment, and the ecosystems; and (2) the persistent threats that undermine biodiversity and require U.S. diligence in its participation under conservation strategies, plans, and agreements. Encourages complementary actions at the state and local levels. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the preservation of global biodiversity, especially through its leadership and participation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

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Title

Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Biodiversity, and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2010-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
2010-04-29 Referred to House Foreign Affairs
2010-04-29 Referred to House Natural Resources
2010-04-29 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.
2010-04-29 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E721)

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