Committee on Health and Environmental Protection
TL;DR
Chicago's health and environmental committee passed two resolutions opposing federal cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency and calling on President Trump and Congress to maintain the EPA's Chicago regional office. These resolutions reflect city concern about potential funding losses that could affect local environmental protection and Great Lakes cleanup efforts.
Key Decisions
- Resolution supporting EPA mission and Region 5 Chicago office Passed
- Resolution opposing federal EPA funding cuts and Great Lakes Restoration Initiative reductions Passed
Agenda
- Attendance
- 1 Call for President Donald Trump and U.S. Congress to support mission of Environmental Protection Agency and maintain operations at Region 5 office in ChicagoResolution
- 2 Expression of opposition to reduction in federal funding to Environmental Protection Agency and Great Lakes Restoration InitiativeResolution