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S.CON.RES.47: A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that renewed leadership by the United States is needed to ad
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 23, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution calls for renewed U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for relevant federal departments and agencies to prepare a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 23, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5837-5838)
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Sept. 23, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Sept. 23, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |