HR1616: 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.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1616 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 5, 2026 Mr. Valadao (for himself and Mr. Pallone ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION 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. Whereas healthy forests, clean water, productive farmland, wildlife habitats, and responsibly managed natural resources support food security, public health, economic growth, and strong and resilient communities; Whereas responsible conservation is most effective when advanced through sound science, local stewardship, technological innovation, voluntary action, private enterprise, and public-private partnerships; Whereas American leadership in agricultural technology, forestry, water management, scientific research, and environmental innovation has strengthened conservation efforts in the United States and around the world; Whereas international scientific cooperation and the voluntary exchange of best practices can advance the responsible management of natural resources while respecting national sovereignty and local decisionmaking; Whereas the Republic of Armenia will host the Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan from October 19 through October 30, 2026; Whereas the United States signed the Convention on Biological Diversity on …

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Sponsors

• David Valadao (R) · primary sponsor
• Frank Pallone (D, HD-006)
• George Latimer (D, HD-016)
• Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)

Latest actions

1. October 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2. October 5, 2026: Submitted in House

Common questions

What is HR1616?

HR1616 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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.

What is the status of HR1616?

In committee as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (October 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1616?

David Valadao (R), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1616?

On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1616