H.Con.Res.44

Recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science.

Introduced·7/16/25

Recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting children due to Trump administration's fossil fuel directives and climate.

This bill recognizes a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting children due to the Trump administration's directives that increase fossil fuel production and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change. It also addresses the administration's suppression of climate change science, which harms children's mental health and fundamental rights. The bill highlights the disproportionate impact on vulnerable children, including those from Black, brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Jul 16, 2025

House

Submitted in House

Jul 16, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.