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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.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-18| Senate 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution declares a health and safety emergency for children, directly attributing it to the Trump administration's policies that promote fossil fuel production and suppress climate change science. It contends that these directives exceed authority, violate the Constitution and Acts of Congress, and inhibit the development of clean, renewable energy. The resolution specifically highlights Executive orders that expand fossil fuel extraction, eliminate environmental protections, and suppress access to critical climate science data, arguing these actions are based on a false national energy emergency. The resolution details the severe and disproportionate impacts on children, including increased mortality, respiratory illnesses, and mental health issues, particularly affecting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities. It emphasizes the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change and the urgent need to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide to protect future generations. The resolution calls for Congress to oppose the Trump administration's Executive orders, demanding compliance with statutory mandates, reversal of fossil fuel expansion, restoration of the Environmental Protection Agency's core mission, and republication of climate science data. It underscores the government's duty to protect children's fundamental rights to life, liberty, property, and a stable climate system, advocating for an intergenerational system of governance.
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Jul 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 119-44
Submitted in House
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423-4425: 2)
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)
  • July 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 119-44
    Submitted in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423-4425: 2)


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)

Environmental Protection

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  • HCONRES 119-44: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressSCONRES-18| Senate 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This concurrent resolution declares a health and safety emergency for children, directly attributing it to the Trump administration's policies that promote fossil fuel production and suppress climate change science. It contends that these directives exceed authority, violate the Constitution and Acts of Congress, and inhibit the development of clean, renewable energy. The resolution specifically highlights Executive orders that expand fossil fuel extraction, eliminate environmental protections, and suppress access to critical climate science data, arguing these actions are based on a false national energy emergency. The resolution details the severe and disproportionate impacts on children, including increased mortality, respiratory illnesses, and mental health issues, particularly affecting Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities. It emphasizes the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change and the urgent need to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide to protect future generations. The resolution calls for Congress to oppose the Trump administration's Executive orders, demanding compliance with statutory mandates, reversal of fossil fuel expansion, restoration of the Environmental Protection Agency's core mission, and republication of climate science data. It underscores the government's duty to protect children's fundamental rights to life, liberty, property, and a stable climate system, advocating for an intergenerational system of governance.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Jul 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 119-44
Submitted in House
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423-4425: 2)
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)
  • July 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 119-44
    Submitted in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423-4425: 2)


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4423)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 119-44: 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
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted