S.J.Res. 9 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
A joint resolution calling on the United States and Congress to take immediate action to address the challenge of climate change.
S.J.Res. 9 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Feb 28, 2019, sponsored by Thomas R. Carper with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
This joint resolution calls on the United States and Congress to immediately address climate change.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas R. Carper (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 44 Democrats, 1 Republican, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Feb 28, 2019)
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