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Senate Resolution 550 acknowledges the scientific consensus on climate change and its human causes. It highlights historical evidence and research, including findings from NASA, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and even internal reports from fossil fuel companies. The resolution …
Senate Resolution 552 acknowledges the detrimental effects of human-caused climate change on ocean warming. The resolution highlights the increasing absorption of excess heat by the oceans, leading to significant warming of the upper ocean layers. It also points out the …
Senate Resolution 555 acknowledges the threat that climate change poses to the mortgage market and home values. It cites data indicating significant losses in home value due to sea-level rise and weather disasters. The resolution highlights the potential for future …
Senate Resolution 551 acknowledges that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change. The resolution highlights the scientific consensus on the issue, citing evidence such as tide gauge measurements and the thermal expansion of ocean water. …
The Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025 aims to reduce debt for developing countries vulnerable to extreme weather and climate disasters. It amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to allow debt reduction for eligible countries that commit to resilience …
The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to modify the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) food purchasing practices. It prioritizes foods that support regional economies, worker well-being, environmental sustainability, equity, fairness for small farms, and animal welfare. The act mandates increased procurement …
The "EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act" aims to improve food purchasing practices by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). It prioritizes foods that support regional economies, worker well-being, environmental sustainability, equity, and animal welfare. The Act mandates increased procurement from covered producers …
The Heat Emergency Assistance for Transportation Act of 2025 (HEAT Act) amends Title 23 of the United States Code to include extreme heat as a qualifying event for emergency relief funding for infrastructure repair and reconstruction. It mandates a study …
The "Housing for the 21st Century Act" is a comprehensive bill aimed at increasing the supply of housing in America through various measures. It addresses zoning reforms, grant programs for home building, streamlined environmental reviews, and modernization of local development …
The Climate Justice Grants Act aims to establish a grant program administered by the EPA to address climate justice concerns within environmental justice communities. The bill allocates \$1 billion annually from 2026 to 2035 for this purpose. It focuses on …
The "Keeping All Students Safe Act" aims to prohibit and prevent the use of seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing in schools. It also seeks to reduce the use of physical restraint. The bill defines …
The Housing Building Occupancy Opportunities for Millions Act (Housing BOOM Act) is a bill introduced in the Senate aiming to increase the housing supply in the United States. It addresses various aspects of housing, including boosting the housing supply, combating …
H.R. 6636, the "To advance sensible priorities" bill, is a comprehensive piece of legislation addressing a wide range of issues, including climate change, cancer research, PFAS contamination, fiscal responsibility, and international relations with Russia. The bill proposes a carbon tax, …
H.R. 6637, the "To advance bipartisan priorities" bill, is a comprehensive piece of legislation addressing a wide array of issues, including climate change, cancer research, fiscal responsibility, and election integrity. It proposes a carbon tax, increased funding for cancer research, …
The "Keeping All Students Safe Act" aims to protect students from harmful restraint and seclusion practices in schools. It prohibits specific types of restraints, including mechanical, chemical, and those restricting breathing. The bill also mandates training for school personnel and …