Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR881

Introduced
11/21/23  

Caption

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Impact

By acknowledging the effectiveness of the Endangered Species Act, HR881 aims to reinforce the commitment to conserve threatened and endangered species amidst ongoing challenges such as climate change, pollution, and habitat loss. The resolution highlights the alarming statistics regarding the decline in wildlife populations and ecosystem services, illustrating a clear need for proactive measures in conservation efforts. It dovetails into broader environmental policies that advocate for the protection of biodiversity as a means to ensure health and sustainability for future generations.

Summary

House Resolution 881 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The resolution recognizes the importance of this landmark legislation, which has been instrumental in protecting numerous species from extinction and preserving biodiversity in the United States. It emphasizes the Act’s role in maintaining healthy ecosystems that provide essential services, such as clean air and water, thus benefitting both wildlife and human populations. The resolution expresses pride in the accomplishments of the Endangered Species Act, which has successfully saved 99 percent of the species it protects.

Contention

While HR881 is largely celebratory in nature, there may be contention surrounding ongoing debates about funding and support for conservation initiatives under the Endangered Species Act. Some stakeholders advocate for adjustments to the Act, emphasizing the need to balance conservation efforts with economic interests, particularly in regions where declining species impact local industries and land use. The resolution's underlying call for renewed focus on environmental protections could provoke discussions about the effectiveness of existing legislation and the potential need for legislative amendments to address contemporary environmental challenges.

Companion Bills

US SR516

Related A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Previously Filed As

US SR516

A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

US HR1238

Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".

US HR822

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge.

US HR423

Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day".

US HR856

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that southwest Florida is an economic, demographic, agricultural, and environmental treasure with many inherent benefits that should be recognized, acknowledged, and appreciated.

US HR905

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.

US HB7840

ProTECT Act of 2024 Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act of 2024

US HR420

Supporting the designation of May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day".

US HR1250

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Great Society.

US HB10219

Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2024

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