US HR220 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 21-0)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 17 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the important contributions that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora has made in regulating international trade in endangered species and protecting endangered species worldwide. Recognizes the increasing importance of the Convention in addressing effects of trade on species, while taking into account multiple and compounding threats on species and ecosystems such as over-exploitation, habitat loss, invasive species, disease, and the effects of climate change. Applauds the Convention's recent leadership in reaffirming strong protections for the African elephant, sharks, and other endangered species. Urges: (1) renewed, expanded, and accelerated commitments to the Convention by all Parties to ensure the Convention's contribution to species conservation; (2) the U.S. delegation to the Convention to utilize international cooperation to encourage other Parties to the Convention to collaborate effectively to curb excessive exploitation of species for international trade; and (3) the Convention to adopt stronger protections for the polar bear, sharks, bluefin tuna, and other endangered species at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in South Africa in 2016.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Sponsors
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] |
Rep. John Lewis [D-GA] | Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D-NY] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] | Rep. James Moran [D-VA] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] |
Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY] | Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL] | Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] |
Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-05-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2013-05-17 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E691-692) |
Subjects
Africa
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Endangered and threatened species
Fishes
International affairs
Mammals
South Africa
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Endangered and threatened species
Fishes
International affairs
Mammals
South Africa
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/220/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres220/BILLS-113hres220ih.pdf |