Senate Simple Resolution 573
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
573
Congress
115
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this 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.
July 12, 2018
07/12/2018
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4953)
07/12/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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