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HRES 1166118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

Policy Area: Environmental Protection
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Apr 26, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1166 from the 118th Congress expresses support for honoring Earth Day and related environmental awareness activities. The resolution was referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The bill does not contain detailed legislative text or specific policy mandates but serves as a formal statement recognizing the importance of Earth Day in promoting environmental protection.

Bottom Line

H.Res.1166 is a nonbinding resolution supporting Earth Day observance, which did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and has expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally supports honoring Earth Day and related environmental awareness efforts.
  • It was referred to a relevant subcommittee focused on environment, manufacturing, and critical materials.
  • The bill did not include substantive legislative provisions or funding and ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Environmental advocacy groups', 'General public interested in environmental protection', 'Federal agencies involved in environmental programs', 'Educational institutions promoting Earth Day activities']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of specific legislative or funding provisions limits direct policy impact.', 'No enforcement mechanisms or authority changes are included.', "The resolution's nonbinding nature means it does not create legal obligations."]

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to a subcommittee specializing in environmental and manufacturing issues. It aligns with longstanding congressional recognition of Earth Day but did not advance to a full House vote or Senate consideration before expiring.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['May increase public and institutional awareness of environmental issues through symbolic support.', 'Could encourage educational and community activities related to Earth Day observance.', 'Supports ongoing environmental advocacy efforts by providing congressional recognition.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a nonbinding resolution without substantive legislative text or funding, H.Res.1166 primarily serves a symbolic role. Transparency considerations focus on the lack of detailed provisions and the resolution's failure to advance beyond subcommittee referral, limiting oversight opportunities. The absence of text restricts analysis of specific policy impacts or administrative requirements.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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