Bill · H.Res. 1208· House(119-HRES-1208)

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

Age: 82 years

California

Introduced: 4/22/2026
Last activity: 4/22/2026 — 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.
Sponsored by: Doris Matsui
Cosponsors: - 55 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for honoring Earth Day and calls for various environmental actions. It urges the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the day and encourages citizens to address environmental challenges like climate change and litter. The text emphasizes the need to uplift indigenous environmental knowledge and promotes year-round environmental action. It further reaffirms the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to protect public health and the environment. Finally, it requests that the United States Government rejoin the Paris Agreement to ensure a livable planet for future generations.

Yes· 3 of 15

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The resolution reaffirms the need for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The resolution advocates for protecting air, water, and wildlife through environmental stewardship and regulation.
Would children be better off under this?+6
The resolution aims to ensure that future generations inherit a livable and sustainable planet.