A resolution recognizing that climate change is real.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a simple Senate resolution that formally states the Senate's recognition that climate change is real. It is a non-binding symbolic statement that does not create any new laws, regulations, or spending.
Who Benefits and How
Climate advocacy groups and environmental organizations benefit symbolically from having an official Senate statement acknowledging climate change as a factual phenomenon. This could provide rhetorical support for future climate-related legislation.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any direct burden from this resolution. As a symbolic statement, it creates no new costs, requirements, or restrictions for any group.
Key Provisions
- Formally declares the Senate's position that climate change is real
- Contains no binding requirements or mandates
- Does not appropriate any funds or create any programs
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
A simple Senate resolution that formally recognizes the reality of climate change.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Establish official Senate position acknowledging climate change as a factual phenomenon"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Climate advocacy groups
- Environmental organizations
- Renewable energy industry
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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