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Bill114th CongressFiled Aug 5, 2015Environmental Protection
S.Res. 244

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the "Laudato Si" encyclical of Pope Francis, and global climate change.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 5, 2015)

Declares that the Senate stands with Pope Francis and the scientific consensus that:

  • human activity is the primary driver of climate change,
  • present climate trends are unsustainable, and
  • immediate action must be taken to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the deleterious effects of human-induced climate change.

What just happenedAug 5, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6402-6403)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 5, 2015IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6402-6403)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. Aug 5, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the "Laudato Si" encyclical of P… — Informed