S.Con.Res.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·7/16/25

Recognizes a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting children due to Trump administration's fossil fuel directives and climate.

This resolution recognizes a health and safety emergency disproportionately affecting children due to the Trump administration's directives that increase fossil fuel production and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change. It highlights the disproportionate harm to children's health and fundamental rights, including their right to a stable climate system. The resolution also criticizes the administration's suppression of climate change science and censorship of academic speech on the topic.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment And Public Works Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 16, 2025

Senate

Submitted in Senate

Jul 16, 2025

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)