A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a non-binding Senate Resolution that formally recognizes climate change as a threat to national and global economies. It expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the economic risks of unchecked climate change.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental advocacy groups and climate-conscious businesses benefit from the symbolic acknowledgment of climate risks, which could support future policy arguments. The resolution provides political cover for legislators supporting climate action.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No direct burdens are imposed by this resolution as it is non-binding. Industries that oppose climate regulations may view this as an unwelcome political statement that could precede stricter climate policies.
Key Provisions
- Formally recognizes that unchecked climate change poses severe risks to national and global economies
- Non-binding resolution with no enforcement mechanisms or mandates
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Senate resolution recognizing that unchecked climate change poses severe risks to national and global economies
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Economy
Primary Purpose
Senate resolution recognizing that unchecked climate change poses severe risks to national and global economies
Policy Domains
Senate Resolution
Identified Gains
- Environmental advocacy groups
- Renewable energy industry
- Climate scientists
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Markey, …
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
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