Bill · S.Res. 366· Senate(119-SRES-366)
A resolution commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5212)
- Sponsored by
- Mazie Hirono
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 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 affect the Earth's climate and ozone layer. The facility has been in operation since 1956 and has hosted hundreds of atmospheric research programs. This resolution recognizes the MLO's contributions to global atmospheric research leadership. Finally, it honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community.
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.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa specifically to the Native Hawaiian community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Research Contributions: The resolution recognizes the monumental contributions of research and data produced by the MLO, which has provided global leadership in atmospheric research (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for Critical Operations: The Senate reaffirms its strong support for the ongoing operations of the MLO and its four sites on Hawaii Island (Resolution Section 3).
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Cultural Honor: The resolution honors the cultural significance of Mauna Loa to the Native Hawaiian community (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5212)
- Introduced in Senate
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