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Call for National Climate Plan to Protect Children's Rights and Health.

This Congressional resolution recognizes the climate crisis as a threat disproportionately affecting children's health and fundamental rights, urging immediate federal action. It demands the Executive Branch create a comprehensive, science-based national plan to phase out fossil fuels. If implemented, this plan aims to improve air quality, reduce long-term health costs, and stabilize the climate system for future generations.
Key points
Child Health Focus: The resolution highlights that climate change (pollution, extreme heat) poses unique risks to the physical and mental health of children.
Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: It calls for a national strategy to transition the energy system away from fossil fuels towards non-carbon-emitting sources, potentially stabilizing energy costs and creating new jobs.
Environmental Justice: Emphasizes that vulnerable communities, including low-income and minority groups, bear the greatest burden of climate change impacts.
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Print number: 117_HCONRES_31
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-04-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, recognizing the importance of renewed leadership by the United States in addressing the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path towards stabilizing the climate system.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_31.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Child Health Focus: The resolution highlights that climate change (pollution, extreme heat) poses unique risks to the physical and mental health of children.
  • Fossil Fuel Phase-Out: It calls for a national strategy to transition the energy system away from fossil fuels towards non-carbon-emitting sources, potentially stabilizing energy costs and creating new jobs.
  • Environmental Justice: Emphasizes that vulnerable communities, including low-income and minority groups, bear the greatest burden of climate change impacts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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