House Simple Resolution 398
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal is antithetical to the principles of free market capitalism and private property rights, is simply a thinly veiled attempt to usher in policies that create a socialist society in America, and is impossible to fully implement.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 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
398
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 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Green New Deal
- violates Americans' right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
- would destroy the economy and social fabric of the United States; and
- contains many proposals that have no connection to climate change.
May 22, 2019
06/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
05/22/2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
05/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:43 AM