# 119-hres-1616: Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage.

119-hres-1616, Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1616
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the importance of biodiversity conservation, welcoming the Republic of Armenia as host of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and supporting the protection of Armenia's sovereign territory and natural heritage.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-05
- Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-31

## Summary

**Backing biodiversity through science-led, market-driven U.S.–Armenia partnerships.** This resolution would endorse local stewardship, voluntary public‑private cooperation, and U.S. leadership to protect forests, water, farmland, and wildlife habitats.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] (D-NJ), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2711: Invest to Protect Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1616 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1616)

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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-2711: Invest to Protect Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2711)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1616 (as of 2026-10-31).