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That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day; (2) encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working— (A) to address environmental challenges large and small, from climate change to litter; (B) to uplift indigenous environmental knowledge and stewardship practices; (C) to educate their friends, neighbors, and elected representatives about the need for year-round action; and (D) to otherwise honor the stewardship ethic for which Senator Gaylord Nelson stood; (3) urges the United States Government to rejoin the Paris Agreement and prioritize other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet Earth; and (4) reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ameliorate environmental injustices in order to protect the Earth, the public health, and the overall well-being of all people and wildlife.