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S.RES.573: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that climate change is real and that the National Science Foundation should engage on the communication of sound climate change science to the public.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 12, 2018
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (16 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 12, 2018
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: climate change is real and human activity is the main driver of it; it is in the public interest that broadcast meteorologists knowledgeably communicate scientifically-based climate information; and fossil fuel companies, public-relations firms, and foundations should cease their misinformation campaigns concerning the dangers of climate change.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 12, 2018 |
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| July 12, 2018 |
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4953)
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| July 12, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |