Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2019Environmental Protection
S.Res. 59
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 7, 2019)
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.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
14 cosponsors13 D1 I
14cosponsors1committees2actions2related bills52subjects
- Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2019
- Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1140-1142)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Feb 7, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate