Bill · S.Res. 36· Senate(119-SRES-36)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Age: 80 years

Massachusetts

Introduced: 1/24/2025
Last activity: 1/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S372-373)
Sponsored by: Edward Markey
Cosponsors: - 21 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding climate change goals. It states that the United States, including its states, cities, Tribal nations, and businesses, should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. The resolution highlights various economic and environmental factors related to climate change and clean energy. It calls for the United States to remain a party to the Paris Agreement. Finally, it encourages support for policies and actions aimed at reducing global warming pollution across all levels of society.

Yes· 3 of 23

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+9
The resolution advocates for policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+8
The resolution highlights the growth and benefits of renewable energy, including solar and wind industries.
Is this likely to create jobs?+8
The resolution highlights investments in clean energy that are estimated to create up to 2,900,000 jobs by 2035.