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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 26, 2017Environmental Protection
H.Res. 284

Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 26, 2017)

Urges: (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day, consistent with the practice of the previous administration; and (2) governments and people around the world to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet.

Encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, educate others about the need for year-round action, and honor the stewardship ethic for which Senator Gaylord Nelson stood.

What just happenedApr 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4](D-VA)Sponsor
50 cosponsors50 D
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  1. Apr 28, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
  2. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  3. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

  4. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. Apr 26, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes. — Informed