JASON PATLIS

- Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 411/S. 529) - supported - Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 509) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) - provided input into RFS mandate rule-making - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 52) - supported - Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act (S. 384) supported and provided feedback to better integrate sustainable natural resource use and climate adaptation - The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (S. 624) - supported - Resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009 (H.Res. 268) supported - Resolution by Chairman Rahall providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (H.J.Res.18) - supported - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-246) advised on implementation of the Lacey Amendment and domestic agriculture conservation programs - Foreign Assistance Act (Pub.L. 87-195) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress - Global Change Research Improvement Act (not yet reintroduced, formerly S. 2307) - supported - Adaptation legislation being developed in Senate Commerce Committee supported, advocated for changes - Wildlife Without Borders legislation on FWS International programs supported development of legislation - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation, including international provisions on mitigation, adaptation, forest protection, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Climate finance supported development of legislation in the House to provide funding for clean technology - Endangered Species Act opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue advised on potential projects to conduct to support the illegal logging Memorandum of Understanding - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 411/S. 529) - supported - Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 509) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) - provided input into RFS mandate rule-making - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 52) - supported - Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act (S. 384) supported and provided feedback to better integrate sustainable natural resource use and climate adaptation - The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (S. 624) - supported - Resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009 (H.Res. 268) supported - Resolution by Chairman Rahall providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (H.J.Res.18) - supported - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-246) advised on implementation of the Lacey Amendment and domestic agriculture conservation programs - Foreign Assistance Act (Pub.L. 87-195) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress - Global Change Research Improvement Act (not yet reintroduced, formerly S. 2307) - supported - Adaptation legislation being developed in Senate Commerce Committee supported, advocated for changes - Wildlife Without Borders legislation on FWS International programs supported development of legislation - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation, including international provisions on mitigation, adaptation, forest protection, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Climate finance supported development of legislation in the House to provide funding for clean technology - Endangered Species Act opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue advised on potential projects to conduct to support the illegal logging Memorandum of Understanding - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 411/S. 529) - supported - Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 509) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) - provided input into RFS mandate rule-making - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 52) - supported - Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act (S. 384) supported and provided feedback to better integrate sustainable natural resource use and climate adaptation - The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (S. 624) - supported - Resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009 (H.Res. 268) supported - Resolution by Chairman Rahall providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (H.J.Res.18) - supported - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-246) advised on implementation of the Lacey Amendment and domestic agriculture conservation programs - Foreign Assistance Act (Pub.L. 87-195) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress - Global Change Research Improvement Act (not yet reintroduced, formerly S. 2307) - supported - Adaptation legislation being developed in Senate Commerce Committee supported, advocated for changes - Wildlife Without Borders legislation on FWS International programs supported development of legislation - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation, including international provisions on mitigation, adaptation, forest protection, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Climate finance supported development of legislation in the House to provide funding for clean technology - Endangered Species Act opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue advised on potential projects to conduct to support the illegal logging Memorandum of Understanding - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 411/S. 529) - supported - Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 509) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) - provided input into RFS mandate rule-making - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 52) - supported - Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act (S. 384) supported and provided feedback to better integrate sustainable natural resource use and climate adaptation - The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (S. 624) - supported - Resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009 (H.Res. 268) supported - Resolution by Chairman Rahall providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (H.J.Res.18) - supported - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-246) advised on implementation of the Lacey Amendment and domestic agriculture conservation programs - Foreign Assistance Act (Pub.L. 87-195) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress - Global Change Research Improvement Act (not yet reintroduced, formerly S. 2307) - supported - Adaptation legislation being developed in Senate Commerce Committee supported, advocated for changes - Wildlife Without Borders legislation on FWS International programs supported development of legislation - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation, including international provisions on mitigation, adaptation, forest protection, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Climate finance supported development of legislation in the House to provide funding for clean technology - Endangered Species Act opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue advised on potential projects to conduct to support the illegal logging Memorandum of Understanding - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 411/S. 529) - supported - Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 509) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) - provided input into RFS mandate rule-making - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 52) - supported - Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act (S. 384) supported and provided feedback to better integrate sustainable natural resource use and climate adaptation - The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (S. 624) - supported - Resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009 (H.Res. 268) supported - Resolution by Chairman Rahall providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (H.J.Res.18) - supported - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-246) advised on implementation of the Lacey Amendment and domestic agriculture conservation programs - Foreign Assistance Act (Pub.L. 87-195) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress - Global Change Research Improvement Act (not yet reintroduced, formerly S. 2307) - supported - Adaptation legislation being developed in Senate Commerce Committee supported, advocated for changes - Wildlife Without Borders legislation on FWS International programs supported development of legislation - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation, including international provisions on mitigation, adaptation, forest protection, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Climate finance supported development of legislation in the House to provide funding for clean technology - Endangered Species Act opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue advised on potential projects to conduct to support the illegal logging Memorandum of Understanding - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 411/S. 529) - supported - Marine Turtle Conservation Act Reauthorization (H.R. 509) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act (H.R. 1454) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) - provided input into RFS mandate rule-making - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 52) - supported - Lugar-Casey Global Food Security Act (S. 384) supported and provided feedback to better integrate sustainable natural resource use and climate adaptation - The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (S. 624) - supported - Resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009 (H.Res. 268) supported - Resolution by Chairman Rahall providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (H.J.Res.18) - supported - Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub.L. 110-246) advised on implementation of the Lacey Amendment and domestic agriculture conservation programs - Foreign Assistance Act (Pub.L. 87-195) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress - Global Change Research Improvement Act (not yet reintroduced, formerly S. 2307) - supported - Adaptation legislation being developed in Senate Commerce Committee supported, advocated for changes - Wildlife Without Borders legislation on FWS International programs supported development of legislation - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation, including international provisions on mitigation, adaptation, forest protection, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Climate finance supported development of legislation in the House to provide funding for clean technology - Endangered Species Act opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue advised on potential projects to conduct to support the illegal logging Memorandum of Understanding - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Multinational Species Conservation Fund Appropriations - supported - Interior and Environment Appropriations - supported funding for FWS international affairs programs - International Affairs Budget and State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations - supported increased funding for international conservation programs, biodiversity, GEF, clean technology funds - Commerce appropriations supported funding for NOAA programs - Water Resource Development Act Appropriations (H.R. 1495) supported funding for Rio Grande Environmental Management Program - Foreign Assistance Modernization (H. Res. 1268) - supported

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Interior and Environment Appropriations supported funding for FWS international affairs programs - Commerce Appropriations supported funding for NOAA programs - International Affairs Budget and State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations for FY2009 and FY2010 supported increased funding for international conservation programs, biodiversity, GEF, clean technology funds, and F150 account funding level - Water Resource Development Act Appropriations (H.R. 1495) supported funding for Rio Grande Environmental Management Program - Foreign Assistance Modernization (H. Res. 1268) - supported

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Heathy Farms, Foods and Fuels Act (H.R. 1551/S. 919) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S. 1311) - supported - Great Cats Conservation Act of 2007 (H.R. 1913/S. 1033) - supported - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2007 (H.R. 50) - supported - To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 (H.R. 2185/S. 2020) - supported - Climate Security Act of 2007 (S. 2191) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (H.R. 1497) - supported - Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (H.R. 1495) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205) - supported - Federal Ocean Acidification Research and Monitoring Act of 2007 (S. 1581) - supported - Climate Change Adaptation Act (S. 2355) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 (S. 2307) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activitiy any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region (H.R. 5588) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met (S. 2568) - supported - Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 21) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty (Exec. Rpt. 110-9) - supported - Coral Triangle Initiative- encouraging US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, a coral reef conservation effort in the Indo-Pacific

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (S. 3036) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) supported section 526 on oil shale and tar sands - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - Polar Bear Seas Protection Act (H.R. 6057) - supported - To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit preleasing, leasing, and related activities in the Chukchi and Beaufort Sea Planning Areas unless certain conditions are met. (S. 2568) supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from selling any oil and gas lease for any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region until the Secretary (H.R.5058) - supported - To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from offering for oil and gas leasing or any related activity any tract in the Lease Sale 193 Area of the Alaska Outer Continental Shelf Region. (H.R.5588) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res. 1268) supported Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), sustainable fisheries management globally, and promote governance of arctic resources - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Florida conservation programs encouraged US support for Florida conservation programs - Wildlife Trafficking encouraged US support for efforts to reduce wildlife trafficking, specifically support coalition against wildlife trafficking (CAWT) - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with Biden staff to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419/S. 302) - supported

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter

- Climate Change Adaptation Act (S.2355) - supported - FOARAM Act (S. 1581) - supported - Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Americas Climate Security Act of 2007 (S.2191) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Wildlife Without Borders Authorization Act (H.R. 4455) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - MATTERS Act (H.R.6316) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Bristol Bay Protection Act (H.R. 1957/S 1311) - supported - International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act (S 2907) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497) - supported - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing Americas Priorities (S. 3297) supported - Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act (H.R. 6186) - supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Res. on International Arctic Fisheries Negotiations (S.J.R. 17) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H. Res. 1105) - supported - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Species conservation - supported new legislation for multinational species conservation - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative, measures to address bycatch (including WWFs Smart Gear program), and improving fisheries management - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working with House staff to move forward a resolution expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide

- Global Change Research Improvement Act (S. 2307) - supported - Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2008 (H.R. 1464/S. 1033) - supported - Oceans 21 (H.R.21) - supported - Crane Conservation Act (H.R. 1771/S. 1048) - supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 1205/S. 1580) - supported - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 6) input into RFS mandate rule-making -SECURE Water Act (S. 2156) supported - Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act (H.R. 2185/ S. 2020) - supported - Combat Illegal Logging Act of 2007 (S. 1930 and Legal Timber Protection Act (HR 1497)) input into rule-making and supported Bill - Bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama (H.R. 5486) supported - Advancing America's Priorities Act (S. 3297) - supported - Global Food Security Act of 2008 (S. 3529) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improved emergency response to food crises provided feedback and tentatively support -The Water for the Poor Enhancement Act (HR 7180, companion Bill S. 3642) to enhance the capacity of the US government to fully implement the WFPA of 2005 and to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation throughout the world provided feedback and tentatively support - Foreign Assistance Act ((Pub.L. 87-195,) supported efforts by the House Foreign Affairs Committee to prepare for re-writing the FAA in the 111th Congress, - Lacey Act advised Bill sponsors and Agencies on implementation - Legislation on international forest conservation and carbon funds developed by Rep. Betty McCollum (H. Res 1268) supported - United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty 103-39) - supported - Biodiversity Resolution (S. Res. 598) supported - Resolution in support of Earth Hour (H.Res. 1105) - supported - Sense of the Senate Resolution on Biodiversity Conservation working to move forward the resolution in the Senate expressing the importance of global biodiversity conservation and support for efforts to protect species worldwide - Climate policy supported development of climate legislation including mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer funding - Forestry and climate legislation supported development of legislation on forestry and forest carbon, including reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) - Marine/Fisheries encouraged US support for the Coral Triangle Initiative - Grassland conservation in Mongolia - encouraged support for projects - Polar Bear Conservation encouraged US support for polar bear conservation efforts - USAID Biodiversity program - discussed status and future of program - ESA opposed rule changes to ESA section 7 and the polar bear 4d rule - China Strategic Economic Dialogue Advised agencies on implementation of MOU on illegal logging - Peru-US FTA supported the forestry provision annex in the environmental chapter