Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 12, 2018Environmental Protection
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 12, 2018)
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.
What just happenedJul 12, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4953)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 12, 2018
- Jul 12, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4953)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 12, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate