; Whereas there is no coordinating policy to maximize the effectiveness of the Federal Government’s conservation efforts and collaboration with the States, local governments, Tribes, private landowners, and other nongovernmental stakeholders; Whereas the United States should play a leading role on the international stage in addressing the biodiversity crisis; yet the United States— (1) is not a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity; (2) does not issue a national biodiversity outlook, contrary to most other nations; and (3) does not have a National Biodiversity Strategy as part of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services; and Whereas scientific research highlights essential pathways forward, including— (1) establishing protected areas networks encompassing at least 30 percent of the environment by 2030 for biodiversity and climate; (2) restoring degraded habitats and ensuring connectivity of protected areas; (3) reducing pesticide use to levels no higher than needed for maintaining food production; and (4) addressing the threats posed by invasive species: Now, therefore, be it