Bill Sponsor
Senate Simple Resolution 59
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 7, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Feb 7, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
59
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
California
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
New Mexico
Democrat
New Mexico
Democrat
Oregon
Senate Votes (0)
No Senate 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.
Text (1)
February 7, 2019
Actions (2)
02/07/2019
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)
02/07/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:47:48 PM