Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Summary
House Resolution 950 commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). CERP is a bipartisan effort to restore the Everglades ecosystem in South Florida. The resolution recognizes the importance of continued federal and state investment in the plan to improve water quality, ecosystem resilience, and community health.
Expected Effects
This resolution formally acknowledges the progress made in Everglades restoration. It also reinforces the need for ongoing bipartisan support and funding. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness and encourage continued commitment to the CERP's goals.
Potential Benefits
- Improved water quality for millions of Floridians.
- Enhanced ecosystem resilience to saltwater intrusion, storms, and flooding.
- Protection of a vast regional clean water economy.
- Support for long-term Everglades restoration goals.
- Recognition of bipartisan efforts across multiple administrations.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate any funding or enact any new policies.
- Its impact is primarily symbolic, relying on future actions for tangible results.
- Progress depends on sustained political will and financial investment, which are not guaranteed.
- The resolution does not address potential negative impacts of restoration projects on specific communities or industries.
- The resolution does not provide specific metrics for evaluating the success of CERP projects.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it promotes environmental protection and economic benefits for the people of Florida and the nation. Congress's role in authorizing and overseeing the CERP through the Water Resources Development Act is consistent with its legislative powers under Article I, Section 8. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).