Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HCR56

Introduced
7/13/23  
Refer
7/13/23  

Caption

Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

Impact

The resolution's passage would highlight the responsibility of policymakers at all levels to prioritize climate action that explicitly considers the impact on children and future generations. By advocating for a national climate recovery plan, HCR56 seeks to influence existing and future legislation related to environmental protection and public health. The acknowledgment of children's rights in the context of climate change could potentially lead to more rigorous legal frameworks that address these issues in the future.

Summary

HCR56 aims to address the pressing issue of the climate crisis, particularly its disproportionate effects on the health, economic opportunities, and fundamental rights of children. The resolution expresses a strong sense of urgency for the United States to take definitive leadership in combating climate change and stresses the need for a comprehensive, science-based, and equitable climate recovery plan. This includes phasing out fossil fuel emissions and enhancing natural carbon sequestration as vital components of the strategy to stabilize the climate system.

Contention

While HCR56 serves as a call to action, it may also raise points of contention among lawmakers regarding the methods and priorities for addressing climate change. Discussions around the potential economic implications of transitioning away from fossil fuels, particularly for industries and jobs heavily reliant on these energy sources, could become a contentious issue. Furthermore, debates may arise around the feasibility and implications of implementing a comprehensive climate recovery plan that is both just and effective.

Companion Bills

US SCR13

Related A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

Previously Filed As

US SCR13

A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

US HCR37

Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.

US SCR9

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.

US HR1563

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.

US HCR86

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

US HR568

Recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.

US HR941

Condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that encourages "transitioning away from fossil fuels".

US HCR001

Concurrent Resolution to Work Together to Address the Climate, Public Lands, and Carbon Sequestration

US HR1375

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.

US AR52

Urges NJ to join United States Climate Alliance Natural and Working Lands challenge.

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US HCR37

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