A resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a non-binding Senate resolution that formally declares climate change caused by burning fossil fuels is real science, not a hoax. It urges Congress to protect federally mandated climate research programs like the U.S. Global Change Research Program.
Who Benefits and How
Climate scientists and federal research agencies (NASA, NOAA) benefit from Congressional affirmation that their work is based on sound science. Environmental advocacy organizations gain political support for climate action. This resolution provides symbolic backing but no direct funding or regulatory changes.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The fossil fuel industry (oil, gas, and coal companies) faces reputational pressure as the resolution explicitly names fossil fuel combustion as the cause of climate change. However, as a non-binding resolution, it creates no legal obligations or compliance requirements.
Key Provisions
- Declares that climate change caused by fossil fuel combustion is not a hoax
- Affirms that human-caused greenhouse gas-driven climate change is sound science
- Calls on Congress to protect legislatively mandated climate research programs
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A non-binding Senate resolution affirming that climate change caused by fossil fuel combustion is sound science and calling on Congress to protect federally mandated climate research programs.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Science, Energy
Primary Purpose
A non-binding Senate resolution affirming that climate change caused by fossil fuel combustion is sound science and calling on Congress to protect federally mandated climate research programs.
Policy Domains
Resolution Body
Identified Gains
- Climate scientists and researchers
- Federal climate research agencies (NASA, NOAA)
- Environmental advocacy organizations
- U.S. Global Change Research Program
Identified Costs
- Fossil fuel industry (reputational only)
- Climate change skeptics
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, …
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
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