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Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.
12/16/2024, 7:27 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1604
Bill 118 HRES 1604, also known as the "Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day," aims to commemorate the tragic events of the Bhopal chemical disaster that occurred in 1984. This bill seeks to raise awareness about the devastating impact of chemical disasters on communities and to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The bill proposes the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day in order to honor the victims of the Bhopal disaster and to educate the public about the importance of chemical safety and disaster preparedness. By recognizing this day annually, the bill aims to promote awareness and prevention of chemical disasters in the United States and around the world.
Through this legislation, Congress hopes to ensure that communities are better equipped to respond to and prevent chemical disasters, ultimately working towards a safer and more secure future for all. The bill emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect communities from the devastating effects of chemical accidents and highlights the importance of ongoing education and awareness in preventing future disasters. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1604 seeks to honor the memory of the victims of the Bhopal disaster, raise awareness about the dangers of chemical disasters, and promote proactive measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. By designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day, this bill aims to ensure that communities are better prepared and protected from the devastating impact of chemical accidents.
The bill proposes the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day in order to honor the victims of the Bhopal disaster and to educate the public about the importance of chemical safety and disaster preparedness. By recognizing this day annually, the bill aims to promote awareness and prevention of chemical disasters in the United States and around the world.
Through this legislation, Congress hopes to ensure that communities are better equipped to respond to and prevent chemical disasters, ultimately working towards a safer and more secure future for all. The bill emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect communities from the devastating effects of chemical accidents and highlights the importance of ongoing education and awareness in preventing future disasters. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1604 seeks to honor the memory of the victims of the Bhopal disaster, raise awareness about the dangers of chemical disasters, and promote proactive measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. By designating December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day, this bill aims to ensure that communities are better prepared and protected from the devastating impact of chemical accidents.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1604
This resolution recognizes the 40-year effort of the survivors of the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster to ensure no other communities suffer a similar disaster by supporting the designation of National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day. Further, the resolution calls on the Department of Justice to take (1) steps in response to requests by the Indian government concerning Dow Inc.; and (2) any other actions necessary to comply with obligations under the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, signed at New Delhi on October 17, 2001.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1604
Bill HRES 1604 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 3, 2024. Bill HRES 1604 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 3, 2024. Bill HRES 1604's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of December 3, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1604
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
22Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1604
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1604
Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.
Recognizing the 40th year since the 1984 Bhopal chemical disaster and helping to ensure that no other community suffers another chemical disaster, by supporting the designation of December 3 as National Chemical Disaster Awareness Day.
Comments

Aubree McNamara
635
1 year ago
I don't really get this bill about chemical disasters and stuff. Sounds important but also kinda confusing. #confused
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