What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SCONRES 8.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sconres8/BILLS-117sconres8is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of SCONRES 8

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Congress: Climate Crisis Harms Children, US Needs Plan

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Congress recognizes that climate change disproportionately threatens the health and future of children. It stresses the need for renewed United States leadership in addressing the climate crisis. It calls for a national, science-based climate recovery plan to protect children's rights and stabilize the climate system.

The U.S. Congress believes the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. The document emphasizes the need for renewed U.S. leadership and a national, comprehensive, science-based plan to protect future generations from the impacts of climate change.

Key points

Congress recognizes that climate change disproportionately threatens the health and future of children.

It stresses the need for renewed United States leadership in addressing the climate crisis.

It calls for a national, science-based climate recovery plan to protect children's rights and stabilize the climate system.

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A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that renewed leadership by the United States is needed to address the climate crisis, and recognizing the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, and science-based climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

Print number: SCONRES 8

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Process start date: 2021-04-22

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