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S.Res. 244 (114th)

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

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Introduced

5 August 2015

Last action

5 August 2015 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

Subjects

Environment, Climate

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Climate

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 5 August 2015

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 August 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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