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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
3/6/2024, 4:37 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 173
Bill 118 SRES 173, also known as a resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal, was introduced in the US Congress. The resolution calls for the government to take action to address climate change and promote economic growth through the implementation of a Green New Deal.
The Green New Deal aims to transition the United States to a clean energy economy by investing in renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and creating green jobs. The resolution also emphasizes the need to address social and economic inequality, as well as the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities.
Supporters of the resolution argue that the Green New Deal is necessary to combat the growing threat of climate change and create a more sustainable future for future generations. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of implementing such a comprehensive plan. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 173 highlights the importance of taking bold and decisive action to address climate change and promote a more sustainable future for all Americans.
The Green New Deal aims to transition the United States to a clean energy economy by investing in renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and creating green jobs. The resolution also emphasizes the need to address social and economic inequality, as well as the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities.
Supporters of the resolution argue that the Green New Deal is necessary to combat the growing threat of climate change and create a more sustainable future for future generations. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of implementing such a comprehensive plan. Overall, Bill 118 SRES 173 highlights the importance of taking bold and decisive action to address climate change and promote a more sustainable future for all Americans.
Congressional Summary of SRES 173
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of
- achieving greenhouse gas and toxic emissions reductions needed to stay under 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming;
- establishing millions of high-wage union jobs and ensuring economic security for all;
- investing in infrastructure and industry;
- securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and
- promoting justice and equality.
The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including
- building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods);
- upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency;
- removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors;
- cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites;
- ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and
- providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 173
Bill SRES 173 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 25, 2023. Bill SRES 173 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 25, 2023. Bill SRES 173's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1349-1350) as of April 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 173
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 173
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Aging
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Competition and antitrust
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Disability and paralysis
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Ecology
- Economic development
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Employee hiring
- Employee leave
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Environmental technology
- Federal-Indian relations
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Homelessness and emergency shelter
- Housing supply and affordability
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Industrial facilities
- Infrastructure development
- International organizations and cooperation
- Labor-management relations
- Land use and conservation
- Manufacturing
- Natural disasters
- Outdoor recreation
- Property rights
- Public contracts and procurement
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Rural conditions and development
- Scientific communication
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Transportation programs funding
- Wages and earnings
- Water quality
- Water use and supply
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
- Women's rights
- Worker safety and health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 173
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 173
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