Commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.

House Resolution

H.Res. 637

119th Congress

Commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Danny K. Davis

Representative

Democratic

IL-7

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This bill commemorates the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory, a research facility in Hawaii that monitors atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. It does not propose any new legislation or policy changes.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill commemorates the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory, a research facility in Hawaii that monitors atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. It does not propose any new legislation or policy changes.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p> This resolution congratulates the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a nonprofit organization in Charleston, South Carolina, on its 40th anniversary for its festivals promoting wildlife conservation, education, and the arts.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill celebrates the long-running operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory, which has collected important climate data for decades.
The observatory is a critical research facility that helps scientists understand global climate change and track greenhouse gas levels over time.
This is a symbolic, non-binding resolution that does not allocate any new funding or change any existing laws or regulations.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would have little to no direct impact on most Americans. It simply recognizes the historical significance of the Mauna Loa Observatory's work, which provides valuable scientific data used by researchers and policymakers to study and address climate change. The bill does not propose any new policies or programs that would affect individuals or communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

637, 119th Congress (2025). "Commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-637