Bill · H.Con.Res. 46· House(119-HCONRES-46)
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution expresses Congress's commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations by restoring the climate. It recognizes the need to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels and calls for climate restoration efforts. The resolution urges action from the President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at preindustrial levels.
Yes· 3 of 31
Would children be better off under this?+10
The bill explicitly states climate restoration is a precondition for intergenerational climate justice for young people.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+10
Young people are identified as the group that will suffer the worst effects of climate breakdown.
Would students be better off under this?+10
Directly addresses the obligation to future generations and the vulnerability of youth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The resolution states that climate restoration will benefit people in the United States by reducing loss and damage from climate change-related disasters and producing positive effects on human and ecosystem health, along with benefiting the economy as a whole.
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The resolution states climate restoration is a precondition for intergenerational climate justice, as young people will suffer the worst effects of climate breakdown.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- I am unable to identify any explicit negative impacts for people based solely on the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+10Good For Students+10Good For Young Adults+10Good For Farmers+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For High Income Households+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For White Americans+5Good For Business Owners+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+9Reduces Carbon Emissions+8Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves International Alliances+4
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Joseph MorelleDemocrat · New York
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan