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S.Res. 142 (118th)

A resolution expressing concern about environmental crimes and attacks on the human rights of environmental and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Introduced

30 March 2023

Last action

30 March 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1097-1098)

Sponsors

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

14 January 2025

Environment

Summary

This resolution expresses the urgency of protecting biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean, ending impunity for environmental crimes, and protecting environmental and land defenders. Urging governments in the region to pursue environmental justice and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples and other environmental and land defenders, the resolution also calls for U.S. efforts to support and assist governments in Latin America and the Caribbean in meeting regional and international standards and commitments toward those goals.

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Timeline

  1. 30 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 March 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1097-1098)

    Source: IntroReferral

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