HRES 341119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: Apr 21, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 341 is a non-binding House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress expressing formal support for honoring Earth Day and highlighting its history and ongoing relevance. The resolution urges actions consistent with Earth Day’s goals, including recognizing Earth Day with a presidential proclamation, encouraging public participation in environmental protection and education, and honoring the legacy of Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson. It also calls for rejoining the Paris Agreement and prioritizing climate and environmental justice efforts to ensure a livable planet for future generations. As a resolution, it expresses sentiment and policy preferences rather than creating new laws or allocating funds.

Key Points

1The resolution expresses broad support for Earth Day, its history, and its ongoing mission to promote environmental citizenship and action year-round.
2It requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day.
3It urges Americans to mark Earth Day by addressing environmental challenges, uplifting Indigenous environmental knowledge, educating others about year-round action, and honoring Senator Gaylord Nelson’s stewardship.
4It calls on the United States Government to rejoin the Paris Agreement and to prioritize climate and environmental efforts to safeguard future generations.
5It reiterates the need for immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to address environmental injustices, protecting public health and wildlife.
6The resolution is non-binding and was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and, for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: the general public and the environmental policy landscape, signaling congressional support for climate action, environmental protection, and environmental justice.Secondary group/area affected: Indigenous communities and their knowledge, which the resolution explicitly mentions uplifting and incorporating into stewardship practices.Additional impacts:- Influences public messaging and congressional signaling around climate policy and Earth Day activities.- Has potential to shape executive branch priorities or ceremonial actions (e.g., a presidential Earth Day proclamation).- No new funding or enforceable requirements are created; the action is symbolic and aspirational rather than regulatory.

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