House Simple Resolution 846
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of April of each year as Hazel M. Johnson Environmental Justice Month.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 11, 2020
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
846
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 supports the designation of Hazel M. Johnson Environmental Justice Month.
February 11, 2020
02/11/2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
02/11/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1038-1039)
02/11/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:41:24 AM