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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution's development of an international binding agreement, which is expected to be completed at its Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea in December 2024.

11/21/2024, 1:42 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 893

Bill 118 SRES 893 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that expresses the Senate's support for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution's efforts to develop an international binding agreement. This agreement is expected to be finalized at the Committee's Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea in December 2024.

The resolution highlights the importance of addressing the global issue of plastic pollution and emphasizes the need for international cooperation to effectively combat this environmental challenge. It acknowledges the significant impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, wildlife, and human health, and calls for urgent action to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices.

The resolution also recognizes the role of the United States in addressing plastic pollution and encourages the US government to actively participate in the negotiations leading up to the finalization of the international agreement. It calls on the US to support measures that will strengthen global efforts to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment for future generations. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 893 underscores the Senate's commitment to addressing the issue of plastic pollution on a global scale and signals its support for the development of an international binding agreement to tackle this pressing environmental issue.

Current Status of Bill SRES 893

Bill SRES 893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 13, 2024. Bill SRES 893 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 13, 2024.  Bill SRES 893's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6565-6566) as of November 13, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 893

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 893

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 893

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution's development of an international binding agreement, which is expected to be completed at its Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea in December 2024.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution's development of an international binding agreement, which is expected to be completed at its Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea in December 2024.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 893

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