HRES 346 United States House · 117th Congress

Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 22, 2021 Last action Apr 23, 2021
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Committee
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Apr 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
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Apr 22, 2021
Committee
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.
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Apr 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 82 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of A. Donald McEachin
A. Donald McEachin
DDemocratic
VA
4
Co
Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
Co
Photo of Albio Sires
Albio Sires
DDemocratic
NJ
8
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of Anna G. Eshoo
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
CA
16
Co
Photo of Anthony G. Brown
Anthony G. Brown
DDemocratic
MD
4
Co
Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
Co
Photo of Bill Foster
Bill Foster
DDemocratic
IL
11
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
Co
Photo of Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
PA
2