Bill Sponsor
Senate Joint Resolution 9
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A joint resolution calling on the United States and Congress to take immediate action to address the challenge of climate change.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 28, 2019
Overview
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Feb 28, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
9
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
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Senate Votes (0)
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This joint resolution calls on the United States and Congress to immediately address climate change.

Text (1)
February 28, 2019
Actions (2)
02/28/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
02/28/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:47:40 PM