Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR595

Introduced
7/17/23  

Caption

Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice.

Impact

The resolution highlights the need for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies that are inclusive and take into account the specific needs of communities of color, indigenous peoples, and other frontline populations. By acknowledging the systemic inequalities exacerbated by climate change, HR595 advocates for a multi-faceted approach to environmental justice that ensures voices from these marginalized groups are included in policy-making processes. It urges systemic institutional reforms and global cooperation as essential components in combating climate change and its effects on societal structures.

Summary

House Resolution 595 aims to recognize the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark within the environmental justice community. This resolution emphasizes the disproportionate effects of climate change on vulnerable and disadvantaged populations both in the United States and worldwide. In addressing the urgency of climate-related threats, it calls for collaborative global action to tackle climate issues comprehensively and effectively. It underscores the responsibility of the United States to work alongside global partners to promote environmental justice and advocate for policies that protect marginalized communities.

Contention

While HR595 serves to elevate discussions surrounding environmental justice, it also brings to light possible points of contention around the effectiveness of government action in tackling climate change. Critics may argue about the feasibility of implementing expansive and coordinated global strategies while proponents highlight that the recognition of individuals like Cecil Corbin-Mark symbolizes crucial progress toward acknowledging these urgent matters. The underlying sentiment is expected to foster dialogue about how tangible changes can be enacted at both local and international levels to mitigate the profound impacts of climate change.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR347

Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice.

US HR1607

Recognizing the significant global impact and legacy of Peter Westbrook in the sport of fencing in the United States and the work that he has done to improve the lives of underserved and vulnerable youth.

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 HR519

Recognizing that the United States has a moral obligation to meet its foundational promise of guaranteed justice for all.

US HCR56

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 HR414

Recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States.

US HCR31

Highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

US HR198

Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 111th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a safe, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

US HR319

Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

US HR526

Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

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