The resolution proposes an amendment to the rules of the House of Representatives for the years 2023 and 2024. It introduces a new rule that emphasizes the importance of leading by example in environmental practices. The resolution prohibits the use of certain plastic items on the House floor and in spaces utilized for House proceedings, with exceptions made only for safety, health, or emergency situations.

The items that would be banned include:
1. Plastic plates;
2. Plastic cutlery;
3. Plastic straws;
4. Plastic beverage containers;
5. Single-use plastic drinkware; and
6. Food or beverage containers composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam.

This initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability within the legislative environment.