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| 119-hres-1017 | 119 | hres | 1017 | Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities. | Environmental Protection | 2026-01-22 | 2026-01-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B001300 | 0 | 2026-01-27T13:25:34Z | ||
| 119-hres-950 | 119 | hres | 950 | Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. | Environmental Protection | 2025-12-12 | 2026-02-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | House | Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] | FL | D | W000808 | 2 | 2026-02-03T09:05:39Z | ||
| 119-hres-927 | 119 | hres | 927 | Declaring support by the House of Representatives for Design for Recycling (DFR) initiatives that limit all types of waste by encouraging manufacturers to design their products to have the maximum number of recyclable components. | Environmental Protection | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] | CA | D | C001110 | 4 | 2026-01-14T09:07:08Z | ||
| 119-hres-885 | 119 | hres | 885 | Supporting the designation of November 15, 2025, as "America Recycles Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, recycling, and advance the circular economy. | Environmental Protection | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] | MI | D | S001215 | 10 | 2025-11-19T13:03:47Z | ||
| 119-hres-833 | 119 | hres | 833 | Honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. | Environmental Protection | 2025-10-24 | 2025-10-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] | IL | D | Q000023 | 18 | 2026-01-14T15:26:48Z | ||
| 119-hres-823 | 119 | hres | 823 | Supporting the designation of the week beginning on October 19, 2025, as "Coal Week". | Environmental Protection | 2025-10-21 | 2025-10-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] | UT | R | K000403 | 5 | 2025-12-08T16:56:56Z | ||
| 119-hres-781 | 119 | hres | 781 | Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States. | Environmental Protection | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | N000188 | 23 | 2025-11-26T16:09:00Z | ||
| 119-hres-733 | 119 | hres | 733 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week". | Environmental Protection | 2025-09-17 | 2025-09-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21] | FL | R | M001199 | 28 | 2025-12-17T09:06:19Z | ||
| 119-hres-606 | 119 | hres | 606 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day. | Environmental Protection | 2025-07-23 | 2025-07-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] | MN | D | O000173 | 1 | 2025-09-10T15:18:59Z | ||
| 119-hres-585 | 119 | hres | 585 | Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children. | Environmental Protection | 2025-07-16 | 2025-07-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001227 | 33 | 2025-08-23T08:05:41Z | ||
| 119-hres-526 | 119 | hres | 526 | Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 15 through June 22, 2025, as "National Pollinator Week". | Environmental Protection | 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19] | CA | D | P000613 | 1 | 2025-07-03T13:57:03Z | ||
| 119-hres-482 | 119 | hres | 482 | Recognizing World Oceans Day and the need to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources. | Environmental Protection | 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 | 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 | 3 | 2025-07-15T11:16:37Z | ||
| 119-hres-420 | 119 | hres | 420 | Supporting the designation of May 16, 2025, as "Endangered Species Day". | Environmental Protection | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] | MI | D | D000624 | 2 | 2025-05-22T17:41:51Z | ||
| 119-hres-363 | 119 | hres | 363 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week". | Environmental Protection | 2025-04-30 | 2025-05-08 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1926) | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 3 | 2025-05-23T12:42:17Z | ||
| 119-hres-346 | 119 | hres | 346 | Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. | Environmental Protection | 2025-04-24 | 2025-04-24 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] | VA | D | B001292 | 0 | 2025-05-19T13:57:27Z | ||
| 119-hres-347 | 119 | hres | 347 | 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. | Environmental Protection | 2025-04-24 | 2025-04-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 0 | 2025-05-19T13:48:21Z | ||
| 119-hres-341 | 119 | hres | 341 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2025-04-21 | 2025-04-21 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M001163 | 51 | 2025-05-19T14:09:41Z | ||
| 119-hres-274 | 119 | hres | 274 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 12, 2025, as "National Water Week". | Environmental Protection | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] | CO | R | E000300 | 1 | 2025-04-01T18:27:23Z | ||
| 119-hres-68 | 119 | hres | 68 | Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. | Environmental Protection | 2025-01-24 | 2025-01-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] | IL | D | S001190 | 162 | 2025-03-25T08:05:54Z | ||
| 118-hres-1604 | 118 | hres | 1604 | Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day. | Environmental Protection | 2024-12-03 | 2024-12-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] | WA | D | J000298 | 8 | 2025-12-05T09:24:15Z | ||
| 118-hres-1563 | 118 | hres | 1563 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate. | Environmental Protection | 2024-11-05 | 2024-11-05 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] | CA | D | T000460 | 4 | 2024-12-16T19:22:50Z | ||
| 118-hres-1534 | 118 | hres | 1534 | Recognizing the 15th anniversary of Outdoor Afro. | Environmental Protection | 2024-10-04 | 2024-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] | CA | D | T000460 | 9 | 2025-01-17T21:41:05Z | ||
| 118-hres-1494 | 118 | hres | 1494 | Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities. | Environmental Protection | 2024-09-24 | 2024-09-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B001300 | 8 | 2024-12-16T19:16:54Z | ||
| 118-hres-1478 | 118 | hres | 1478 | Recognizing access to water, sanitation, electricity, heating, cooling, broadband communications, and public transportation as basic human rights and public services that must be accessible, safe, justly sourced and sustainable, acceptable, sufficient, affordable, climate resilient, and reliable for every person. | Environmental Protection | 2024-09-19 | 2024-09-19 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] | MI | D | T000481 | 14 | 2024-12-16T19:14:24Z | ||
| 118-hres-1464 | 118 | hres | 1464 | Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week". | Environmental Protection | 2024-09-18 | 2024-09-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B001300 | 22 | 2025-11-18T11:18:14Z | ||
| 118-hres-1423 | 118 | hres | 1423 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week". | Environmental Protection | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | P000599 | 19 | 2025-12-05T23:46:56Z | ||
| 118-hres-1388 | 118 | hres | 1388 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World Drowning Prevention Day. | Environmental Protection | 2024-07-25 | 2024-07-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] | MN | D | O000173 | 1 | 2024-12-12T22:10:28Z | ||
| 118-hres-1375 | 118 | hres | 1375 | Recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children. | Environmental Protection | 2024-07-23 | 2024-07-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001227 | 34 | 2024-12-04T18:30:40Z | ||
| 118-hres-1352 | 118 | hres | 1352 | Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". | Environmental Protection | 2024-07-10 | 2024-07-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] | TX | D | D000399 | 0 | 2024-12-03T23:32:54Z | ||
| 118-hres-1281 | 118 | hres | 1281 | Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. | Environmental Protection | 2024-06-07 | 2024-06-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] | IA | R | H001091 | 5 | 2024-12-03T22:34:07Z | ||
| 118-hres-1238 | 118 | hres | 1238 | Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day". | Environmental Protection | 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] | MI | D | D000624 | 2 | 2025-12-05T08:35:00Z | ||
| 118-hres-1164 | 118 | hres | 1164 | Acknowledging the particular threat climate change poses to a secure and sustainable future for all children and the important stake children have in a healthy planet. | Environmental Protection | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-20 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] | CA | D | K000400 | 6 | 2024-12-02T22:30:24Z | ||
| 118-hres-1166 | 118 | hres | 1166 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2024-04-20 | 2024-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M001163 | 57 | 2025-12-05T08:41:18Z | ||
| 118-hres-719 | 118 | hres | 719 | Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week". | Environmental Protection | 2023-09-21 | 2023-09-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. | House | Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] | IA | R | M001215 | 16 | 2025-01-16T11:56:46Z | ||
| 118-hres-688 | 118 | hres | 688 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week". | Environmental Protection | 2023-09-14 | 2023-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | P000599 | 16 | 2025-12-04T14:40:04Z | ||
| 118-hres-637 | 118 | hres | 637 | Commending the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition for its 40 years of celebrating the great outdoors. | Environmental Protection | 2023-07-28 | 2023-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] | SC | R | M000194 | 0 | 2024-11-25T15:58:47Z | ||
| 118-hres-601 | 118 | hres | 601 | 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 | 2023-07-19 | 2023-07-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B001300 | 18 | This resolution (1) recognizes the Latino communityâs commitment to conservation and the importance of getting outdoors, and (2) supports the designation of Latino Conservation Week. | 2024-09-19T14:13:37Z | |
| 118-hres-595 | 118 | hres | 595 | 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. | Environmental Protection | 2023-07-17 | 2023-07-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | 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. | 2024-07-24T15:21:30Z | |
| 118-hres-584 | 118 | hres | 584 | Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". | Environmental Protection | 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. | House | Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] | TX | D | D000399 | 5 | 2025-01-16T11:56:46Z | ||
| 118-hres-486 | 118 | hres | 486 | Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources. | Environmental Protection | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-09 | 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 | 16 | 2025-05-27T14:15:48Z | ||
| 118-hres-430 | 118 | hres | 430 | Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide. | Environmental Protection | 2023-05-22 | 2023-05-22 | Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] | VA | D | B001292 | 4 | This resolution expresses the need to protect domestic land and water ecosystems and to promote the same goal worldwide. | 2024-07-24T15:22:14Z | |
| 118-hres-423 | 118 | hres | 423 | Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as "Endangered Species Day". | Environmental Protection | 2023-05-18 | 2023-05-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] | MI | D | D000624 | 2 | This resolution supports the designation of Endangered Species Day. | 2024-07-24T15:22:17Z | |
| 118-hres-370 | 118 | hres | 370 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5 through May 14, 2023, as "National American Birding Week". | Environmental Protection | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-09 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2155) | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation of National American Birding Week and encourages the public to attend events to (1) learn about bird migration; and (2) support efforts by governments, conservation organizations, and businesses to preserve migratory bird populations. | 2024-07-24T15:22:26Z | |
| 118-hres-319 | 118 | hres | 319 | Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. | Environmental Protection | 2023-04-24 | 2023-05-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. | House | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] | NY | D | O000172 | 96 | 2025-12-05T08:44:29Z | ||
| 118-hres-315 | 118 | hres | 315 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2023-04-20 | 2023-04-20 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] | CA | D | M001163 | 62 | 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. | 2024-08-01T13:20:59Z | |
| 118-hres-259 | 118 | hres | 259 | Promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate. | Environmental Protection | 2023-03-27 | 2023-04-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] | CA | D | T000460 | 29 | This resolution expresses the House of Representative's resolve to take effective action on climate change to protect the mental health and well-being of current and future youth. It also supports the expansion of funding for climate education, resilience, and climate adaptation projects that benefit their mental health and well-being. | 2024-08-24T08:05:20Z | |
| 118-hres-195 | 118 | hres | 195 | Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. | Environmental Protection | 2023-03-03 | 2023-03-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] | CO | D | N000191 | 65 | 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. | 2024-06-11T16:15:16Z | |
| 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 | |
| 116-hres-1247 | 116 | hres | 1247 | Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. | Environmental Protection | 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] | CO | D | N000191 | 2 | This resolution calls for the federal government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy, which must include a goal of protecting at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to conserve biodiversity and address climate change by 2030 and other goals necessary to reduce the threats to biodiversity. | 2023-01-11T13:43:55Z | |
| 116-hres-1078 | 116 | hres | 1078 | Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2020, as "National Estuaries Week". | Environmental Protection | 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] | WA | D | L000560 | 33 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week. | 2023-01-11T13:45:43Z | |
| 116-hres-932 | 116 | hres | 932 | Expressing support for honoring the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2020-04-21 | 2020-04-21 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 120 | This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and addresses environmental challenges. It urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the anniversary; 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 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. | 2023-01-11T13:43:03Z | |
| 116-hres-846 | 116 | hres | 846 | 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 | 2020-02-11 | 2020-02-11 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 7 | This resolution supports the designation of Hazel M. Johnson Environmental Justice Month. | 2022-02-09T00:41:24Z | |
| 116-hres-835 | 116 | hres | 835 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030. | Environmental Protection | 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. | House | Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1] | NM | D | H001080 | 43 | This resolution urges the federal government to establish a goal of conserving at least 30% of the land and 30% of the ocean within its territory by 2030. | 2022-02-08T23:21:26Z | |
| 116-hres-797 | 116 | hres | 797 | Encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain and strengthen requirements under the Clean Water Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and protections for United States waters. | Environmental Protection | 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | House | Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12] | MI | D | D000624 | 92 | This resolution encourages the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain and strengthen requirements that keep waterways clean. It also encourages the EPA to end or reverse administrative actions that weaken requirements protecting the nation's waters. | 2022-02-08T23:21:25Z | |
| 116-hres-589 | 116 | hres | 589 | Expressing the need for immediate climate action in response to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate. | Environmental Protection | 2019-09-25 | 2019-09-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 44 | This resolution accepts the findings in the "Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate" published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and affirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect the ocean and cryosphere. | 2022-11-01T13:49:51Z | |
| 116-hres-574 | 116 | hres | 574 | Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools. | Environmental Protection | 2019-09-20 | 2019-09-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 47 | This resolution supports teaching climate change in schools and programs to increase public knowledge on the impacts that humans have on the climate. | 2022-11-01T13:49:55Z | |
| 116-hres-511 | 116 | hres | 511 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of the Navy should take a leading role in the mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests of the United States. | Environmental Protection | 2019-07-23 | 2019-07-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. | House | Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] | CA | D | D000598 | 3 | This resolution calls for the Department of the Navy to take a leading role in the mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests. | 2022-11-01T13:50:30Z | |
| 116-hres-427 | 116 | hres | 427 | Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources. | Environmental Protection | 2019-06-05 | 2019-06-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 23 | 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. | 2022-11-01T06:32:26Z | |
| 116-hres-398 | 116 | hres | 398 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal is antithetical to the principles of free market capitalism and private property rights, is simply a thinly veiled attempt to usher in policies that create a socialist society in America, and is impossible to fully implement. | Environmental Protection | 2019-05-22 | 2019-06-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] | LA | R | J000299 | 63 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal violates Americans' right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; would destroy the economy and social fabric of the United States; and contains many proposals that have no connection to climate change. | 2022-11-01T05:47:43Z | |
| 116-hres-367 | 116 | hres | 367 | 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 justice. | Environmental Protection | 2019-05-09 | 2019-05-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 11 | This resolution recognizes that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities and urges the U.S. government to work with its global partners to pursue policies that prioritize climate adaptation among vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. | 2021-12-29T21:26:04Z | |
| 116-hres-330 | 116 | hres | 330 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2019-04-29 | 2019-04-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 95 | This resolution urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day, consistent with the practice of the previous administration; 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. 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. | 2022-11-01T20:02:13Z | |
| 116-hres-288 | 116 | hres | 288 | Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green Real Deal. | Environmental Protection | 2019-04-03 | 2019-05-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. | House | Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1] | FL | R | G000578 | 1 | This resolution recognizes the duty of the federal government to create a Green Real Deal to achieve robust, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions. | 2022-11-01T19:02:23Z | |
| 116-hres-109 | 116 | hres | 109 | Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. | Environmental Protection | 2019-02-07 | 2019-02-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. | House | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] | NY | D | O000172 | 101 | This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage 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. | 2022-11-01T15:32:51Z | |
| 116-hres-19 | 116 | hres | 19 | Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States. | Environmental Protection | 2019-01-03 | 2019-01-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 0 | This resolution recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens, such as hexavalent chromium.In addition, this resolution encourages state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water, consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium, and government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions. | 2022-11-01T13:49:35Z | |
| 115-hres-1145 | 115 | hres | 1145 | Expressing the need for bold climate action in response to the release of the United Nations report titled "Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty". | Environmental Protection | 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-13 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] | IL | D | Q000023 | 97 | Recognizes and accepts the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in the special report on the impacts of global warming. Expresses the sense that immediate action by Congress and the Administration is needed to reduce greenhouse gases. | 2023-01-11T13:40:58Z | |
| 115-hres-929 | 115 | hres | 929 | Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources. | Environmental Protection | 2018-06-08 | 2018-06-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. | House | Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] | OR | D | B001278 | 22 | Recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources. Expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans. | 2023-01-11T13:42:15Z | |
| 115-hres-921 | 115 | hres | 921 | Expressing support for the designation of 2018 as the "Year of the Anacostia" and recognizing the Washington metropolitan area's efforts and partnerships to restore the Anacostia River watershed. | Environmental Protection | 2018-06-05 | 2018-06-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 1 | Expresses support for the designation of the Year of the Anacostia and urges the National Park Service to commit to implementing a plan of action to make its holdings in the Anacostia River watershed into a signature urban park. Encourages the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership to: (1) continue advocating for improved water quality in the Washington metropolitan area, and (2) continue efforts to improve environmental justice. | 2023-01-11T13:42:15Z | |
| 115-hres-912 | 115 | hres | 912 | Recognizing the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and supporting the efforts and goals of the Clean the Bay Day. | Environmental Protection | 2018-05-24 | 2018-05-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. | House | Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7] | VA | R | B001290 | 9 | Recognizes the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and expresses support for the Clean the Bay Day. | 2023-01-11T13:42:33Z | |
| 115-hres-868 | 115 | hres | 868 | Expressing support for the designation of May 27, 2018, through June 2, 2018, as "Great Lakes Week". | Environmental Protection | 2018-05-03 | 2018-05-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. | House | Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8] | MI | R | B001293 | 29 | Expresses support for the designation of Great Lakes Week and commits to ensuring that the Great Lakes are preserved and protected through programs such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. | 2023-01-11T13:42:34Z | |
| 115-hres-834 | 115 | hres | 834 | Expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling for the immediate resignation of the Administrator. | Environmental Protection | 2018-04-18 | 2018-05-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. | House | Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] | FL | D | C001066 | 145 | Calls for the immediate resignation of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt. | 2023-01-11T13:39:44Z | |
| 115-hres-825 | 115 | hres | 825 | Recognizing the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and supporting policies that address the causes and effects of climate change. | Environmental Protection | 2018-04-13 | 2018-04-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1] | CO | D | D000197 | 11 | Recognizes the harmful impact of climate change on the lands, waters, and ecosystems used for outdoor recreation. Expresses support for policies that address the causes and effects of climate change. | 2023-01-11T13:39:45Z | |
| 115-hres-802 | 115 | hres | 802 | Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day. | Environmental Protection | 2018-03-22 | 2018-05-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 1 | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Water Day. Recognizes the importance of conserving and managing water resources for sustainable development. | 2023-01-11T13:40:02Z | |
| 115-hres-660 | 115 | hres | 660 | Recognizing the 2d anniversary of the adoption of the international Paris Agreement on climate change. | Environmental Protection | 2017-12-12 | 2017-12-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 23 | Recognizes the second anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement, an international agreement to keep global temperature from rising 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels, and recommends that the United States remain a signatory to the global warming agreement. | 2023-01-11T13:39:10Z | |
| 115-hres-549 | 115 | hres | 549 | Supporting the understanding that climate change is real. | Environmental Protection | 2017-10-02 | 2017-10-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 12 | States that the House of Representatives supports the reentry of the United States into the Paris Climate Accord; stands with the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria; and will move effectively to aid in their recovery. | 2023-01-11T13:38:20Z | |
| 115-hres-476 | 115 | hres | 476 | Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. | Environmental Protection | 2017-07-26 | 2017-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. | House | Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32] | CA | D | N000179 | 18 | Recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving U.S. land, water, and wildlife. Supports the engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. | 2023-01-11T13:37:09Z | |
| 115-hres-362 | 115 | hres | 362 | Affirming the need to achieve environmental justice, commending the work of environmental justice advocates, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2017-05-25 | 2017-05-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. | House | Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 13 | Reaffirms the importance of clean air, clean water, resource conservation, and other policy goals that led to the enactment of existing environmental and public health protections. Affirms the need to achieve environmental justice so that environmental and public health policies adequately and equally protect all Americans. Commends environmental justice advocates for their work to achieve fairer, healthier, more sustainable policies and outcomes. Acknowledges the prevalence of environmental injustices that directly affect the health and well-being of individuals and communities across the country, especially racial minority, rural, indigenous, and low-income communities. Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to ameliorating existing environmental injustices and preventing future injustices. | 2023-01-11T13:36:32Z | |
| 115-hres-284 | 115 | hres | 284 | Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 2017-04-26 | 2017-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. | House | Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] | VA | D | M001200 | 50 | Urges: (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day, consistent with the practice of the previous administration; and (2) governments and people around the world to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. 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. | 2023-01-11T13:35:51Z |
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sponsor_name TEXT,
sponsor_state TEXT,
sponsor_party TEXT,
sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
summary_text TEXT,
update_date TEXT,
url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
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);