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House Urges Military to Cut Pollution and Report Emissions

The House of Representatives expresses its view that the Department of Defense should reduce its environmental impact. This includes tracking and publicly reporting all military greenhouse gas emissions and setting targets to cut pollution, aiming for greater transparency and environmental responsibility from the armed forces.
Key points
Calls for the military to reduce its overall environmental footprint.
Asks the military to monitor, track, and publicly report all its greenhouse gas emissions.
Encourages the military to set clear goals for reducing emissions consistent with climate targets.
Suggests the military incorporate environmental considerations into its operations, procurement, and training.
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Additional Information
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 767
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2021-11-03
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Key Questions about House Urges Military to Cut Pollution and Report Emissions

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 767.

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 2021-11-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls for the military to reduce its overall environmental footprint.
  • Asks the military to monitor, track, and publicly report all its greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Encourages the military to set clear goals for reducing emissions consistent with climate targets.
  • Suggests the military incorporate environmental considerations into its operations, procurement, and training.

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. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 767

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