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- H.RES.284
H.RES.284: Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2017
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
50 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 26, 2017
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
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| April 26, 2017 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| April 26, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| April 26, 2017 |
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.
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| April 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by A. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) |