House Simple Resolution 109
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
109
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of
- achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions;
- establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all;
- investing in infrastructure and industry;
- securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and
- promoting justice and equality.
The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including
- building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods);
- upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency;
- removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors;
- cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites;
- ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and
- providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all.
February 7, 2019
02/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
02/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
02/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
02/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
02/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
02/07/2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:32:51 PM