Image Rep. Thompson with Napa Schools for Climate Action students, holding a copy of H. Res. 1563. December 20, 2024 Press Release Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Joseph Morelle (NY-25) , and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) , alongside students from Napa Schools For Climate Action , announced House Resolution 1563 which formally recognizes Congress’ responsibility to restore a healthy climate for future generations. “As the impacts of climate change continue to affect communities across the nation, it is more critical than ever that we take bold action to protect our planet and future generations,” said Rep. Thompson. “This resolution sends a clear message that the Congress must prioritize climate restoration and work to ensure a sustainable future. Thank you to my colleagues and Napa Schools for Climate Action for collaborating on this resolution.” “This Resolution is an important reminder that lawmakers carry responsibility to protect future generations instead of saddling them with messes we created. Ensuring that future generations have a healthy climate should be a top priority for every member of Congress,” said Rep. Eshoo . “As a father and a grandfather, I see the world through the eyes of the next generations of my own family and the billions of other young people who will inherit this planet from us to do extraordinary things. It is critical for us to leave them a world that is just as fertile for their own adventures and achievements. The task of delivering the gift of opportunity to our next generation falls to the leaders of today, and I’m proud to join my colleagues to recommit our chamber to this indispensable task,” said Rep. Carbajal . “In my community of Rochester, New York, we’ve seen scorching summers, freezing winters, torrential lake effect snowfalls, and […]
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