SRES 183119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Earth Month" and expressing support for environmental stewardship and climate action.

Introduced: Apr 28, 2025

Standard Summary

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This Senate resolution designates April 2025 as Earth Month and states support for environmental stewardship and climate action. It is a non-binding, symbolic measure that aims to elevate public awareness and civic engagement around environmental issues. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Earth Day, recognizes the urgency of climate change, and encourages collaborative actions—such as improving energy efficiency, advancing cleaner energy, and elevating Indigenous knowledge and frontline-community voices—in order to protect public health and natural resources. It does not authorize new programs or funding; rather, it signals Congressional framing and priorities to the public, government agencies, and stakeholders.

Key Points

1Designates the month of April 2025 as Earth Month to promote ongoing environmental awareness and action.
2Encourages addressing environmental challenges large and small, including climate change and microplastics.
3Calls for uplifting Indigenous environmental knowledge and stewardship practices.
4Urges centering the voices of frontline communities in designing and implementing climate and environmental solutions; emphasizes environmental justice considerations.
5Promotes improving energy efficiency and transitioning to energy sources that reduce pollution, while aiming for fair, affordable, sustainable, clean, and reliable systems; also supports year-round environmental education and outdoor engagement.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: the general public in the United States, with a focus on communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate impacts (frontline communities) and Indigenous communities; policymakers and educators who may use Earth Month as a focal point for outreach.Secondary group/area affected: workers and labor considerations related to safe environmental conditions; energy sector stakeholders and those involved in green technologies and energy efficiency programs.Additional impacts: this is a symbolic, non-binding resolution that can shape public discourse, education, and advocacy. It may influence future policy conversations, public awareness campaigns, and community-led environmental projects, without creating new laws or funding.

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