Highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 31

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 31 is a resolution that recognizes the risks faced by environmental defenders around the world and commends their important role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

The resolution acknowledges that environmental defenders often face threats, harassment, violence, and even death for their work in protecting the environment and advocating for sustainable practices. It highlights the importance of their efforts in promoting environmental justice and ensuring a safe and healthy planet for future generations.

The resolution also calls on the United States government to take action to support and protect environmental defenders, both domestically and internationally. This includes advocating for their rights, providing resources and assistance, and holding accountable those who threaten or harm them. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 31 emphasizes the vital role that environmental defenders play in the fight against climate change and the protection of human rights. It urges governments and individuals to recognize and support their work, and to work towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 31

This concurrent resolution commends and expresses solidarity with environmental defenders. Condemning the targeting, harassment, and unlawful detention of any individual or group for exercising rights of free association and expression, the resolution recognizes the role that environmental defenders play as human rights defenders.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 31

Bill HCONRES 31 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HCONRES 31 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023. Bill HCONRES 31's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. as of March 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 31

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 31

Highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.