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Climate Restoration: Congress's Commitment for Future Generations

This U.S. Congressional resolution expresses a commitment to restoring a safe and healthy climate for future generations. It emphasizes the need to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations to pre-industrial levels, aiming to protect health, the economy, and the environment from climate change impacts. These actions are intended to reduce the risk of extreme weather events like heatwaves and floods, positively affecting citizens' daily lives.
Key points
Congress formally recognizes its obligation to future generations to restore a safe climate.
Climate restoration and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions are declared climate policy priorities.
Calls on the President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Ambassador to the UN to take actions to restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at pre-industrial levels.
The goal is to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentration below 300 parts per million (ppm), aiming to mitigate negative climate change impacts on health and the economy.
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Print number: 119_HCONRES_46
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HCONRES_46.

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 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress formally recognizes its obligation to future generations to restore a safe climate.
  • Climate restoration and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions are declared climate policy priorities.
  • Calls on the President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Ambassador to the UN to take actions to restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at pre-industrial levels.
  • The goal is to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentration below 300 parts per million (ppm), aiming to mitigate negative climate change impacts on health and the economy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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