A resolution proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People.

SRES 648 is a Senate resolution that proclaims a Declaration of Environmental Rights for people incarcerated in U.S. prisons and jails. It affirms 12 specific rights, including the right to refuse hazardous work, access to information about environmental hazards, and the right to advocate for safer conditions without retaliation. The resolution directly affects nearly 2 million incarcerated individuals who often face environmental health risks like toxic air, contaminated water, and poor healthcare in facilities. While not a binding law, it calls for future legislation to adopt these principles and recognizes the need for humane treatment in correctional settings.