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Doris Matsui (D-CA)

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

H.Res. 341 · House resolution Environmental Protection

A Democratic resolution with 52 Democratic cosponsors · See all 52 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  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 expresses support for honoring Earth Day and highlights its history since 1970. It notes past federal legislative actions like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The text warns that repealing these laws, rolling back regulations, or withdrawing from the Paris Agreement will cause negative consequences. It urges the President to issue an Earth Day proclamation and encourages Americans to address environmental challenges. Finally, the measure urges the federal government to rejoin the Paris Agreement and take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution strongly supports environmental stewardship, honoring Earth Day, and protecting natural habitats and public health.

  • Scored +7

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The resolution reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    It highlights the importance of past climate investments and clean energy initiatives.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.