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Congress Declares Climate Emergency, Urges Massive National Mobilization.

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the climate crisis constitutes an emergency demanding a massive-scale mobilization of resources and labor. While the resolution itself does not enact new laws, it urges the President to utilize all existing and potential emergency powers to protect citizens' health, safety, and economy from climate impacts. The goal is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and ensure a just transition for workers and vulnerable communities.
Key points
Congress formally recognizes climate change as an emergency threatening national security, public health, and economic stability.
Call for the President to use full executive authority, including potential emergency powers, to implement a nationwide industrial and social mobilization.
Emphasis on ensuring a just transition for workers and prioritizing communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate consequences.
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Print number: 118_SCONRES_9
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2023-04-27