Bill · H.Res. 637· House(119-HRES-637)
Commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory (MLO). The MLO serves as an atmospheric baseline station for the Global Monitoring Laboratory. It is used to measure various atmospheric constituents that can affect the climate or deplete the ozone layer. The facility is considered a premier long-term monitoring site for sampling the troposphere. This resolution recognizes the research contributions made by the MLO and reaffirms support for its ongoing operations. Additionally, it honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The resolution reaffirms support for the Mauna Loa Observatory which monitors atmospheric constituents that affect climate and the ozone layer.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution honors the cultural significance of Maauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The resolution reaffirms strong support for the ongoing operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory and its research programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Scientific Research: The resolution reaffirms strong support for the ongoing operations of the MLO and its four sites on Hawaii Island, which facilitates the acquisition and evaluation of long-term atmospheric records (Resolution, Section 3).
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Recognition of Cultural Heritage: The resolution honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community (Resolution, Section 4).
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Advancement of Global Leadership: The resolution recognizes the monumental contributions of research and data produced by the MLO to the global leadership in atmospheric research of the United States (Resolution, Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- 8/5/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii