Bills · HCONRES 46
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 46Environmental Protection
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.
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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- Not a law
- Commemorative
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill doesn't directly change any laws, create new programs, or affect everyday Americans' lives immediately. Because it's a "sense of Congress" resolution, it expresses the opinion and commitment of the House and Senate but doesn't legally compel anyone to act.
However, if this resolution influences future policy, it could indirectly affect all Americans. For instance, if the government later adopts actual policies based on this commitment, there could be new programs or incentives related to carbon removal, or changes to energy and environmental regulations. Ultimately, future generations are explicitly named as those for whom the climate restoration is intended, meaning the long-term impact on their environment could be significant if the stated goals are pursued. The President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations are specifically called upon to take action, which could influence their diplomatic strategies and policy proposals.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Formally recognizes Congress's obligation to future generations to restore a safe climate.
Establishes a moral and policy foundation for future climate action.
PROVISION 02
Declares that climate restoration (reducing CO2 below 300 ppm) and achieving net-zero CO2 emissions are climate policy priorities.
Elevates climate restoration to a top-tier national policy goal alongside emission reductions.
PROVISION 03
Calls on the President, Secretary of State, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to take actions to restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at preindustrial levels.
Directs the executive branch to pursue these goals through policy and diplomacy.
PROVISION 04
Defines "climate restoration" as both the goal of reducing atmospheric CO2 below 300 ppm and the actions required to achieve it, including removing a trillion tons of CO2 by 2050.
Provides a specific and ambitious target for climate action, focusing on active CO2 removal.
PROVISION 05
Encourages investigation and investment in CO2 removal methods and technologies that leverage natural processes, and also advocates for removing methane and other short-lived climate pollutants.
Highlights specific strategies and technologies considered crucial for achieving the restoration goal.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Submitted in House
JUL 23
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Concurrent Resolution
NumberHCONRES 46
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 46Environmental Protection
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.
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
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