Search Results: keywords:"environmental rights"

  • S. RES. 648 — Proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:444

    The S. RES. 648 resolution, submitted by Mr. Markey, aims to declare a set of environmental rights for incarcerated people. It highlights various environmental health issues faced by incarcerated individuals, such as exposure to toxic conditions, inadequate healthcare, and...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a promise saying that people in prison should have the right to live in places that are clean and safe, without bad chemicals or dangers, and they should be able to speak up about their environment without getting in trouble. However, it doesn't explain exactly how these promises will be kept or who will make sure they happen.

  • H. RES. 1178 — Proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:443

    H. RES. 1178 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to ensure the environmental rights of incarcerated people. It acknowledges the severe environmental health problems faced by those in prisons and jails and asserts that incarcerated individuals should have the right to...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 1178 is like a promise from the government saying they want to make sure people in jail have clean and safe places to live. It talks about giving them the chance to speak up if something is wrong, but it doesn't say exactly how this will happen.