Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes.
12/30/2022, 8:18 AMSummary of Bill HRES 767
Bill 117 H.Res. 767, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.The main objective of this resolution is to emphasize the importance of the Department of Defense taking steps to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. It calls on the Department of Defense to prioritize sustainability and conservation efforts in order to reduce the carbon footprint and overall environmental impact of military activities and missions.
The resolution highlights the significant role that the Department of Defense plays in contributing to environmental issues, such as greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. It stresses the need for the Department to adopt more environmentally friendly practices and technologies to mitigate these impacts. Additionally, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship within the military and encourages the Department of Defense to collaborate with other government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners to achieve these goals. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 767 underscores the responsibility of the Department of Defense to prioritize environmental sustainability and reduce the overall environmental impact of military activities and missions. It serves as a call to action for the Department to take proactive measures to address environmental concerns and promote a more sustainable future.
Congressional Summary of HRES 767
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense (DOD) to reduce the overall environmental impact of military activities and missions and to monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions from all of its operations. The resolution also suggests that DOD take other environmentally conscious actions, including committing to annual greenhouse gas emission reporting mechanisms and repurposing and managing its properties to promote carbon sequestration and biodiversity.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 767
Bill HRES 767 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2021. Bill HRES 767 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2021. Bill HRES 767's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of November 3, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 767
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
66Democrat Cosponsors
66Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 767
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Air qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of DefenseEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationFederal officialsGovernment information and archivesManufacturingMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentPublic contracts and procurementWildlife conservation and habitat protectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 767
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes.Comments
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