A resolution proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People.

Bill 118 S.Res. 648, also known as the Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to recognize and affirm the environmental rights of individuals who are incarcerated in the United States.

The resolution highlights the fact that incarcerated individuals often face environmental injustices, such as exposure to pollution, lack of access to clean water and air, and other environmental hazards. These environmental injustices can have a negative impact on the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals, as well as on the surrounding communities.

The resolution calls for the recognition of the right of incarcerated individuals to a safe and healthy environment, as well as access to clean water, air, and other environmental resources. It also calls for the implementation of policies and practices that promote environmental justice within the criminal justice system. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 648 aims to raise awareness about the environmental rights of incarcerated individuals and to advocate for policies that protect and promote these rights. It is an important step towards addressing environmental injustices within the criminal justice system and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their incarceration status, have access to a safe and healthy environment.