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Climate Crisis and Children's Rights: Call for National Action Plan

This document highlights that the climate crisis negatively impacts children's health, economic opportunities, and fundamental rights. It calls for the United States to develop a comprehensive, science-based climate recovery plan to protect future generations. The aim is to reduce emissions and stabilize the climate, affecting citizens' safety and health.
Key points
Recognition that children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including health and mental issues.
Call for a national plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions and enhance natural carbon sequestration.
Emphasis that inaction will be costly for future generations and the nation's economy.
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Print number: 118_HCONRES_56
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HCONRES_56.

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 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognition that children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including health and mental issues.
  • Call for a national plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions and enhance natural carbon sequestration.
  • Emphasis that inaction will be costly for future generations and the nation's economy.
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, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health