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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

USA116th CongressHRES-109| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (101)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (21)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage 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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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 116-8
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1964)
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • March 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 116-8
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1964)

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-59: A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
  • SJRES 116-8: A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
AgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndustrial facilitiesInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLabor-management relationsLand use and conservationManufacturingNatural disastersOutdoor recreationProperty rightsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentScientific communicationTechnology transfer and commercializationTransportation programs fundingWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's rightsWorker safety and health

Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

USA116th CongressHRES-109| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2019
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage 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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Timeline
Feb 7, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 7, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Feb 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 116-8
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1964)
  • February 7, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 7, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • February 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • February 12, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • March 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 116-8
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1964)
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (101)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)
Committees (21)
• Federal Lands Subcommittee• Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Foreign Affairs Committee• Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Science, Space, and Technology Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-59: A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
  • SJRES 116-8: A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAgricultural conservation and pollutionAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCompetition and antitrustCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsDisability and paralysisDisaster relief and insuranceEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEnvironmental technologyFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing supply and affordabilityHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndustrial facilitiesInfrastructure developmentInternational organizations and cooperationLabor-management relationsLand use and conservationManufacturingNatural disastersOutdoor recreationProperty rightsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRural conditions and developmentScientific communicationTechnology transfer and commercializationTransportation programs fundingWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's rightsWorker safety and health