# 119-hconres-34: Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

119-hconres-34, Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hconres-34
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**This resolution would urge the Senate to give advice and consent for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).** It argues that U.S. membership would strengthen American influence in global biodiversity decisions as species loss accelerates and international rules shape economic and security interests. - Would push the United States from observer status toward having a stronger voice in CBD negotiations, addressing concerns that absence limits U.S. influence on global biodiversity rules. - Notes that under current U.S. law the country already meets CBD obligations and that federal agencies often design domestic plans to align with CBD initiatives, which could smooth implementation if the U.S. joined. - Frames ratification as relevant to national security and economic interests because CBD decisions and rules can affect trade, resources, and strategic priorities.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-5356: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act

## Sources
- [119-hconres-34 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/34)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5658: Child Care for Every Community Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5658)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-5356: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5356)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hconres-34 (as of 2026-04-21).