Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 25, 2019Environmental Protection
S.Res. 342
A resolution expressing the need for immediate climate action in response to the report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change entitled "Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate".
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 25, 2019)
This resolution accepts the findings in the Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and affirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect the ocean and cryosphere.
What just happenedSep 25, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5711-5712)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 25, 2019
- Sep 25, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5711-5712)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Sep 25, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate