A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
S. Res. 36 is a non-binding Senate resolution that expresses the sense of the Senate regarding climate action. It states that the United States should remain a party to the Paris Agreement and should support policies at the federal, state, and local levels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and aim to meet the Paris goal set. It also calls for backing the efforts of businesses, investors, and broader American society to take action on climate change. The resolution is largely a declarative statement of support and does not create new laws, funding, or enforceable requirements. It builds on the scientific and policy context referenced in its preamble, including U.S. and global climate data, existing climate investments, and subnational climate coalitions.
Key Points
- 1Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should remain a party to the Paris Agreement.
- 2Urges policies at the Federal, State, and local levels that promote the reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet Paris Agreement objectives.
- 3Supports the clear intents and efforts of businesses, investors, and the broader American society to take action on climate change.
- 4Grounds the resolution in background climate science and policy context (e.g., the need for rapid decarbonization, the role of clean energy investments, and subnational leadership).
- 5Recognizes and references coalitions and ongoing United States climate initiatives as part of the broader climate action framework (without creating new binding obligations).