Bill · S.Res. 552· Senate(119-SRES-552)

A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.

Age: 71 years

Rhode Island

Introduced: 12/17/2025
Last activity: 12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by: Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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 recognizes that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change. It notes that the top 2,000 meters of the global ocean have gained significant excess heat since 1955. The text points out that ocean warming harms biodiversity, damages coral reefs, and causes United States fish populations to move. It also highlights that warming waters increase the severity of harmful algal blooms, expand dangerous bacterial pathogens, and fuel stronger hurricanes. Ultimately, the Senate resolves to recognize that climate change is imposing serious harms on our oceans and coastal communities.

Yes

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
The resolution formally acknowledges the reality of human-caused ocean warming and climate change.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
It brings congressional awareness to threats facing marine ecosystems, coral reefs, and fisheries.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
Brings awareness to issues affecting coastal communities and fisheries, though it provides no material relief.