Acknowledging the particular threat climate change poses to a secure and sustainable future for all children and the important stake children have in a healthy planet.

House Resolution 1164 is a non-binding measure that formally recognizes climate change as a significant threat to the long-term health, security, and economic stability of children and future generations. The resolution calls for the United States to maintain a leadership role in international efforts to reduce global emissions and to coordinate aid for communities most vulnerable to climate-related disasters. While the resolution does not create new laws or mandate specific spending, it serves as an official statement of congressional intent to prioritize youth welfare in future environmental and foreign policy decisions.