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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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6565-6566)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 893 expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the ongoing work of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution. The resolution highlights the expectation that the committee will complete an international binding agreement on plastic pollution at its Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea, in December 2024. The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. The bill does not include detailed provisions or funding mechanisms, serving primarily as a formal statement of the Senate's position on the international negotiation process.
S.Res. 893 is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing support for the development of an international agreement on plastic pollution, which did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The resolution expresses the Senate's view on the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee's work to develop a binding international agreement on plastic pollution.
- The agreement is expected to be finalized at the committee's Fifth Session in Busan, Republic of Korea, in December 2024.
- The resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations but did not progress further and is classified as failed or expired.
['International environmental organizations involved in plastic pollution mitigation', 'Governments participating in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee', 'Global communities affected by plastic pollution', 'Environmental advocacy groups']
['The resolution does not include enforcement mechanisms or funding provisions, which may limit its practical impact.', 'As a non-binding resolution, it does not create legal obligations or direct policy changes within the United States.', 'Lack of detailed text or legislative action limits transparency about specific commitments or responsibilities.']
The resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It reflects the Senate's interest in international cooperation on environmental issues, specifically plastic pollution. However, the resolution did not advance to a vote or enactment and is recorded as failed or expired as of January 2025.
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['The resolution may influence U.S. diplomatic engagement and support for international environmental agreements on plastic pollution.', "It could encourage other countries to participate in or support the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee's efforts.", "The resolution's expression of support might shape future legislative or executive actions related to plastic pollution."]
Since the resolution is non-binding and lacks detailed text, oversight considerations focus on transparency regarding U.S. positions in international negotiations and the extent to which such resolutions influence policy or funding decisions. The absence of legislative action following referral to the Committee on Foreign Relations suggests limited congressional engagement or prioritization of this resolution.
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