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S.Res. 138 (118th)

A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

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Introduced

29 March 2023

Last action

29 March 2023 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1058-1059)

Sponsors

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Subjects

Climate

Source updated

5 December 2025

Climate

Summary

This resolution commends and expresses solidarity with environmental defenders. Condemning the targeting, harassment, and unlawful detention of any individual or group for exercising rights of free association and expression, the resolution recognizes the role that environmental defenders play as human rights defenders.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 2023

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1058-1059)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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