DemocratBill · H.Res. 585· House(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.

Rep. McClellan
Age: 54 years
Virginia
Introduced
7/16/2025
Last activity
7/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Jennifer McClellan
Cosponsors
Democrat - 33Republican - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 recognizes that extreme weather poses a significant threat to the health and well-being of children. It notes that the summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and highlights increasing risks from wildfires and air pollution. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that protections must be developed and deployed rapidly and equitably. It specifically addresses the unique vulnerabilities of babies, children, and adolescents. Finally, it suggests various adaptive measures to protect young people and their families from environmental disruptions.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Would children be better off under this?+8

    The entire resolution is dedicated to addressing the unique vulnerabilities of children and adolescents.

  • Would students be better off under this?+6

    The bill addresses school infrastructure, learning disruptions, and student safety during weather events.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6

    The bill calls for adaptive measures to protect against the impacts of extreme weather and air pollution.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.