Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 550
A resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science.
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Introduced 2025-12-17Topic: climate · environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution states that climate change caused by burning fossil fuels is not a hoax and that human-caused climate change driven by greenhouse gases is sound science. It also states that Congress should protect climate research programs that are required by law. The resolution lists past scientific findings and reports, including National Climate Assessments, and notes that in 2025 the federal administration ended work on the next assessment and took related materials offline. As a resolution, it does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Sheldon Whitehouse Democrat sponsor
- 10 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | refer |
| 2025-12-17 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |