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US HR346
Resolution
Status
4/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Don Beyer
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AI Summary
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H. Res. 346, introduced by Rep. Beyer on April 24, 2025, is a non-binding resolution calling for protection of at least 50% of U.S. land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems while encouraging similar international efforts.
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The resolution cites a 73% average decrease in wildlife populations (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish) between 1970 and 2020, with over one million species currently threatened with extinction.
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Economic justifications include the outdoor recreation industry's $1.2 trillion gross output and 5 million jobs in 2023, plus pollinator services valued at over $500 billion globally.
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Conservation goals would be achieved through public-private partnerships, indigenous peoples' stewardship, and international cooperation, with stakeholder consultation to ensure equitable impacts.
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The resolution references biologist E.O. Wilson's estimate that protecting 50% of Earth's surface would preserve 85% of species and acknowledges the Biden administration's America the Beautiful Initiative (30% by 2030) as a first step.
Legislative Description
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.
Environmental protection
Last Action
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.
4/24/2025