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.

This House resolution welcomes Armenia as host of the 2026 meeting of the countries in the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Yerevan in October 2026. It states that the House recognizes the importance of conserving forests, water, farmland, and wildlife habitats, and it backs American leadership and voluntary public-private partnerships in conservation. It supports holding accountable any person, government, or military found responsible for unlawfully destroying protected forests and natural resources inside Armenia. It also commends the Armenia Tree Project and encourages U.S.-Armenia cooperation and exchanges in conservation science, farming technology, forestry, and education. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.

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Sponsors

• David G. Valadao Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors