URGING THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY.

This House Resolution (HR 101) urges the U.S. federal government to create a national biodiversity strategy. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but asks the federal government to develop a coordinated plan to conserve biodiversity, set conservation targets, and collaborate with Indigenous communities and other stakeholders. Hawaii’s context drives this request, citing its 550+ endangered species (25% of the national total) receiving only 3% of federal conservation funding, alongside global biodiversity loss data. The resolution emphasizes the strategy should address ecosystem services, climate resilience, and equity, aligning with international conservation goals. As a non-binding resolution, it directly addresses the U.S. government’s policy approach, not specific affected groups.