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Climate Justice: Supporting Communities Most Affected by Climate Change

This House Resolution emphasizes that climate change disproportionately impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, both in the U.S. and globally. It calls on the U.S. government to collaborate internationally to promote environmental and climate justice, ensuring protection for these groups. Citizens can expect the government to pursue global solutions to climate issues, with a focus on the needs of the most affected.
Key points
Acknowledges that climate change most severely impacts communities of color, indigenous peoples, and other frontline communities.
Urges the U.S. government to expand international collaboration to prioritize climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.
Stresses the need for immediate, multilateral action to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HRES 595
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-07-17