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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 117-hres-1398 | 117 | hres | 1398 | Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 25, 2022, as "National Source Water Protection Week". | Environmental Protection | 2022-09-28 | 2022-09-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3] | IA | D | A000378 | 5 | This resolution supports the designation of National Source Water Protection Week. | 2023-09-08T19:00:30Z | |
| 117-hres-1358 | 117 | hres | 1358 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 17 through September 24, 2022, as "National Estuaries Week". | Environmental Protection | 2022-09-15 | 2022-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | P000599 | 8 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week. | 2023-09-25T16:00:31Z | |
| 117-hres-1235 | 117 | hres | 1235 | Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into the outdoors and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of July as "Latino Conservation Week". | Environmental Protection | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B001300 | 14 | This resolution supports the designation of Latino Conservation Week. | 2023-09-08T18:15:20Z | |
| 117-hres-1158 | 117 | hres | 1158 | Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. | Environmental Protection | 2022-06-08 | 2022-06-08 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 11 | This resolution recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty, both nationally and internationally, to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources. It also expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans, empower the federal government to address and mitigate the effects of the changing climate, and accomplish the goals of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. | 2022-12-29T17:33:55Z | |
| 117-hres-1075 | 117 | hres | 1075 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 41 | This resolution urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. The resolution reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ameliorate environmental injustices in order to protect our planet, public health, and overall well-being of all people and wildlife. In addition, it encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, uplift indigenous environmental knowledge and stewardship practices, educate others about the need for year-round action, and honor the stewardship ethic for which Senator Gaylord Nelson stood. | 2022-12-29T23:18:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1048 | 117 | hres | 1048 | Recognizing small business leadership in combating climate change. | Environmental Protection | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5] | OR | D | S001180 | 0 | This resolution encourages small businesses to contribute to environmental improvement and sustainability. | 2023-08-17T16:30:30Z | |
| 117-hres-1049 | 117 | hres | 1049 | Recognizing the significance of California ricelands to wildlife conservation. | Environmental Protection | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] | CA | D | T000460 | 6 | This resolution recognizes the importance of the California ricelands to the local habitat and supports stakeholders' preservation efforts. | 2023-08-17T16:30:30Z | |
| 117-hres-975 | 117 | hres | 975 | Expressing the mental health impacts of recurrent climate-related disasters on youth. | Environmental Protection | 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] | CA | D | T000460 | 56 | This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives must take action on climate change and address the mental health effects of climate change on children and families. | 2023-08-17T16:30:30Z | |
| 117-hres-655 | 117 | hres | 655 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 25, 2021, as "National Estuaries Week". | Environmental Protection | 2021-09-17 | 2021-09-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | P000599 | 13 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week. | 2023-09-25T16:00:31Z | |
| 117-hres-571 | 117 | hres | 571 | Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green Real Deal. | Environmental Protection | 2021-07-29 | 2021-07-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] | FL | R | G000578 | 0 | This resolution recognizes the duty of the federal government to create a Green Real Deal to achieve robust, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions. | 2023-03-08T19:58:54Z | |
| 117-hres-465 | 117 | hres | 465 | Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. | Environmental Protection | 2021-06-08 | 2021-06-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 14 | This resolution (1) recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty, both nationally and internationally, to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources; and (2)expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans and to accomplish the goals of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. | 2022-12-30T15:47:35Z | |
| 117-hres-460 | 117 | hres | 460 | Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice and climate. | Environmental Protection | 2021-06-04 | 2021-08-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 1 | This resolution recognizes the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizes that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. In addition, the resolution urges the U.S. government to work with its global partners to pursue policies that prioritize climate adaptation among vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. | 2022-12-31T04:57:57Z | |
| 117-hres-430 | 117 | hres | 430 | Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as "Endangered Species Day". | Environmental Protection | 2021-05-21 | 2021-05-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] | MI | D | D000624 | 2 | This resolution supports the designation of Endangered Species Day. | 2023-01-11T13:49:27Z | |
| 117-hres-410 | 117 | hres | 410 | Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the ratification of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment. | Environmental Protection | 2021-05-18 | 2021-05-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] | PA | D | D000631 | 4 | This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the Environmental Rights Amendment in Pennsylvania. | 2023-01-11T13:49:27Z | |
| 117-hres-346 | 117 | hres | 346 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2021-04-22 | 2021-04-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 82 | This resolution urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. The resolution reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ameliorate environmental injustices in order to protect our planet, public health, and overall well-being of all people and wildlife. In addition, it encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, educate others about the need for year-round action, and honor the stewardship ethic for which Senator Gaylord Nelson stood. | 2023-01-11T13:48:28Z | |
| 117-hres-332 | 117 | hres | 332 | Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. | Environmental Protection | 2021-04-20 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] | NY | D | O000172 | 104 | This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving greenhouse gas and toxic emissions reductions needed to stay under 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming; establishing millions of high-wage union jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods); upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency; removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors; cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites; ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all. | 2023-03-08T19:58:39Z | |
| 117-hres-318 | 117 | hres | 318 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that clean water is a national priority and that the April 21, 2020, Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated. | Environmental Protection | 2021-04-14 | 2021-04-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | House | Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2] | IA | R | M001215 | 125 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) clean water is a national priority, and (2) the 2020 final rule titled The Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of "Waters of the United States" should not be withdrawn or vacated. | 2023-01-11T13:48:29Z | |
| 117-hres-202 | 117 | hres | 202 | Expressing support for the need for a replacement fleet that meets the climate goals of the United States, protects critical supply chains, and promotes a cleaner, more stable future for a burgeoning 21st century domestic vehicle industry. | Environmental Protection | 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 3 | This resolution (1) urges the U.S. Postal Service to freeze the recently awarded contract to purchase 165,000 new vehicles until a review is conducted as specified by the resolution, and (2) expresses support for the need for replacement vehicles that meet the climate goals of the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:47:57Z | |
| 117-hres-171 | 117 | hres | 171 | Honoring the life and work of Cecil Corbin-Mark, a highly respected leader in the environmental justice movement, whose lifelong dedication to combating systemic racism and economic disparities serves as an inspiration for all people. | Environmental Protection | 2021-02-26 | 2021-02-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 3 | This resolution celebrates the life and achievements of Cecil Corbin-Mark, an environmental justice change agent, and expresses condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on his passing. | 2023-01-11T13:46:44Z | |
| 117-hres-125 | 117 | hres | 125 | To oppose the use of the National Emergencies Act to declare a national emergency relating to climate change. | Environmental Protection | 2021-02-15 | 2021-02-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] | TX | R | P000048 | 3 | This resolution opposes the use of the National Emergencies Act to declare a climate emergency and states that any policy-making actions taken to address global climate conditions should be undertaken by the legislative branch. | 2023-01-11T13:46:46Z | |
| 117-hres-79 | 117 | hres | 79 | Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of April of each year as Hazel M. Johnson Environmental Justice Month. | Environmental Protection | 2021-02-01 | 2021-02-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation of Hazel M. Johnson Environmental Justice Month. It also honors her work and the work of other environmental justice advocates. | 2023-01-11T13:46:43Z | |
| 117-hres-69 | 117 | hres | 69 | Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. | Environmental Protection | 2021-01-28 | 2021-01-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] | CO | D | N000191 | 51 | This resolution calls for the federal government to establish a national biodiversity strategy, which must include a goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to protect biodiversity and address climate change by 2030 and other goals necessary to reduce the threats to biodiversity. | 2023-01-11T13:47:32Z | |
| 117-hres-59 | 117 | hres | 59 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Paris Agreement shall have no effect in the United States until it is renegotiated to ensure the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and receives the advice and consent to ratification of the United States Senate. | Environmental Protection | 2021-01-21 | 2021-01-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] | WV | R | M001180 | 18 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Paris Agreement is nullified in the United States until the agreement is (1) renegotiated to ensure the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and (2) ratified by the Senate. | 2023-01-11T13:43:20Z | |
| 117-hres-29 | 117 | hres | 29 | Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools. | Environmental Protection | 2021-01-11 | 2021-01-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 56 | This resolution supports teaching climate change in schools and programs to increase public knowledge on the impacts that humans have on the climate. | 2023-01-11T13:43:21Z |
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congress INTEGER,
bill_type TEXT,
bill_number INTEGER,
title TEXT,
policy_area TEXT,
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latest_action_date TEXT,
latest_action_text TEXT,
origin_chamber TEXT,
sponsor_name TEXT,
sponsor_state TEXT,
sponsor_party TEXT,
sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
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summary_text TEXT,
update_date TEXT,
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CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);