H.Res.109 Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. Introduced in 116th Congress (2019-2020) by Representative Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]. Bill was re-introduced as H.Res.319 in 118th Congress (2023-2024).
[…](I) mitigating and managing the long-term
adverse health, economic, and other effects of
pollution and climate change, including by pro-
viding funding for community-defined projects
and strategies;
(J) removing greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere and reducing pollution by restoring
natural ecosystems through proven low-tech so-
lutions that increase soil carbon storage, such
as land preservation and afforestation;
K) restoring and protecting threatened,
endangered, and fragile ecosystems through lo-
cally appropriate and science-based projects
that enhance biodiversity and support climate
resiliency;
The Democratic Socialists of America are committed to GND.
