Bill · S.Con.Res. 18· Senate(119-SCONRES-18)
A concurrent resolution recognizing a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting the fundamental rights of children due to the Trump administration's directives that unleash fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, while suppressing climate change science.
- Introduced
- 7/16/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the Senate and the House 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 recognizes a health and safety emergency affecting children due to administration directives that expand fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions while suppressing climate science. It states that the administration's actions violate children's constitutional rights and defy the Environmental Protection Agency's mission to abate pollution. The text highlights that climate change causes extreme weather, health issues, and mental health impacts, disproportionately harming vulnerable and low-income children. It also notes that the administration has removed climate datasets, withheld research funding, and censored scientific information. Finally, Congress demands that the administration reverse these orders, restore the Environmental Protection Agency's mission, and republish climate data.
Yes· 3 of 15
Would children be better off under this?+9
The resolution is specifically aimed at protecting the health, safety, and fundamental rights of children.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+8
The resolution calls for reversing fossil fuel expansion to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
It advocates for restoring the EPA's mission to protect the environment from pollution.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Demanding the Restoration of Climate Data and Protection of Children: The resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the administration must recognize the health emergency facing children, reverse executive orders that increase fossil fuel production, and republish climate science resources and data on Federal websites. This could benefit the public and scientists by restoring access to vital environmental information. This is found in the resolved section, paragraph (1)(C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Found: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no sections or provisions that impose burdens, negative consequences, or new mandates on individuals or groups of people, as this document is a congressional concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress rather than a binding law with penalties or restrictive provisions.
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+9Good For Students+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+8Reduces Carbon Emissions+8Increases Renewable Energy Investment+7Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Government Transparency+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 9/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
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