Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1208
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
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Introduced 2026-04-22Topic: environment · climateSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states the House of Representatives' support for honoring Earth Day, which was first held on April 22, 1970. It asks the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day and encourages Americans to mark the day by working on environmental issues, supporting indigenous environmental knowledge, and educating others about year-round action. It states that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address environmental injustices. It also asks the U.S. government to rejoin the Paris Agreement on climate change. The resolution is a statement of the House's position and does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Doris O. Matsui Democrat sponsor
- 55 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-04-22 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-04-22 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-22 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-04-22 | Submitted in House | introduce |