Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

Bill 118 hconres 56, titled "Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the urgent need for leadership by the United States in addressing the climate crisis, which has a disproportionate impact on the health, economic opportunities, and fundamental rights of children.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of developing a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system. This plan is seen as crucial in order to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change and ensure a sustainable future for future generations.

The resolution highlights the need for the United States to take immediate action to address the climate crisis and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the well-being of children in these efforts. It calls on Congress to recognize the urgency of the situation and to work towards implementing policies that will help to mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect the rights of children. Overall, Bill 118 hconres 56 underscores the importance of addressing the climate crisis and emphasizes the need for the United States to take a leadership role in developing and implementing effective solutions to combat climate change.