Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the energy, environmental, and foreign policies of the United States should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to climate change, as documented by credible scientific findings and as evidenced by the extreme weather events of recent years.

Summary

Acknowledges scientific findings confirming that climate change is happening and that human activities are a primary cause. Recognizes that climate change poses unacceptable risks to the health, safety, and welfare of current and future generations of the United States. Accepts responsibility to safeguard the welfare of the people of the United States and acknowledges that such welfare is best protected by policies that: (1) reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency; (2) shift power supply strategy from oil, coal, and natural gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels; (3) capture and store carbon by planting and greening of urban landscapes and improving land and forest management practice; and (4) help people prepare for and withstand the significant impacts of climate change. Pledges that the House of Representatives will promptly introduce and enact legislation to achieve such goals.

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Timeline

1. 31 May 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 May 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 May 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 June 2012

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 31 May 2012 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Keith Ellison · D · Cosponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
• Peter Welch · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Adam Schiff · D · Cosponsor
• Betty McCollum · D · Cosponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Cosponsor
• Jackie Speier · D · Cosponsor
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