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Congress Declares Climate Emergency, Urges National Mobilization.

The U.S. Congress officially recognizes that human-caused global warming constitutes an urgent climate emergency. This document calls for a massive national mobilization of resources and labor to protect citizens' health, safety, and economic well-being from its consequences, while clarifying it is not a formal declaration of a national emergency.
Key points
Congress officially recognizes global warming as an urgent climate emergency, already impacting citizens' health, safety, and finances.
Calls for a nationwide mobilization of resources and labor to halt, reverse, and prepare for the consequences of climate change, protecting future generations.
Emphasizes that this resolution is not a formal declaration of a national emergency that would grant the government special powers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 116_HCONRES_52
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2019-07-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_52.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress officially recognizes global warming as an urgent climate emergency, already impacting citizens' health, safety, and finances.
  • Calls for a nationwide mobilization of resources and labor to halt, reverse, and prepare for the consequences of climate change, protecting future generations.
  • Emphasizes that this resolution is not a formal declaration of a national emergency that would grant the government special powers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health Economy