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SRES 183

A resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Earth Month" and expressing support for environmental stewardship and climate action.

119th Congress Introduced by Tammy Baldwin and 4 co-sponsors

Designates April 2025 as Earth Month and urges action to address climate change, uplift Indigenous knowledge and frontline communities, and improve energy efficiency.

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Bill Summary · SRES 183

Summary of SRES 183 — Earth Month Resolution

Overview

SRES 183 is a Senate resolution that designates the month of April 2025 as “Earth Month” and expresses support for environmental stewardship and climate action. The measure is non-binding and serves as a formal statement of the Senate’s intent to recognize and promote environmental awareness and collaborative action during Earth Month.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: Designates April 2025 as Earth Month.
  • Calls for Collaborative Action: Encourages the American people to mark Earth Month by working together to:
    • Address environmental challenges large and small, from climate change to microplastics.
    • Uplift Indigenous environmental knowledge and stewardship practices.
    • Center the voices of frontline communities in the conception, design, and implementation of proposed climate and environmental solutions.
    • Improve energy efficiency and move toward energy sources that reduce pollution and make systems fairer, more affordable, sustainable, clean, and reliable.
    • Educate friends, neighbors, and elected representatives about the need for year-round environmental action.
    • Explore, conserve, and enjoy the outdoors of the United States.

Legislative Actions & Status

  • Introduced in the Senate on April 28, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary (CR S2609).
  • Introduced by Sen. Edward J. Markey (primary); cosponsored by Sen. Adam B. Schiff, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Sponsors

  • Primary: Edward J. Markey
  • Co-sponsors: Adam B. Schiff; Cory Booker; Tammy Duckworth; Tammy Baldwin

Potential Impact

  • Non-binding designation meant to raise awareness and encourage public and private action aligned with Earth Month goals.
  • Emphasizes inclusivity by highlighting Indigenous knowledge and frontline community voices in climate and environmental decision-making.
  • Encourages steps toward energy efficiency and cleaner energy sources, framed as a broader cultural and civic effort rather than new federal mandates.
  • Likely to influence educational and outreach activities at the federal level and inspire similar recognition or actions at state and local levels, without creating new statutory requirements or fiscal obligations.

Notes

  • As a resolution, SRES 183 does not create or change substantive law or impose new duties; its effect is primarily symbolic and communicative, signaling the Senate’s support for environmental stewardship and climate action during Earth Month.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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