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Earth Day: Fact Sheet (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised April 18, 2024
Report Number R46293
Report Type Report
Authors Ben Leubsdorf
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

Earth Day is an annual event to raise awareness about environmental issues. It was first held on April 22, 1970, and marks its 50th anniversary in 2020. This fact sheet assists congressional offices with work related to Earth Day. It contains historical information, links to legislation, sample speeches and remarks from the Congressional Record, presidential proclamations and statements, and web resources.