Senate Resolution
S.Res. 552
A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.
Primary Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse
D - RI
Cosponsors
8
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Summary
This Senate resolution formally recognizes that human-caused climate change is warming the oceans, with serious consequences for marine ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal communities. It notes the oceans are absorbing 14 zettajoules of excess heat annually, coral reefs contributing $3.4 billion to the U.S. economy are threatened, and warmer oceans fuel stronger hurricanes averaging one category more intense.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.
This Senate resolution formally recognizes that human-caused climate change is warming the oceans, with serious consequences for marine ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal communities. It notes the oceans are absorbing 14 zettajoules of excess heat annually, co
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This Senate resolution formally recognizes that human-caused climate change is warming the oceans, with serious consequences for marine ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal communities. It notes the oceans are absorbing 14 zettajoules of excess heat annually, coral reefs contributing $3.4 billion to the U.S. economy are threatened, and warmer oceans fuel stronger hurricanes averaging one category more intense.
- Bill Number
- 552
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Status
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Policy Area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.
- Bill Number
- 552
- Sponsor
- No sponsor
- Status
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Summary
- This Senate resolution formally recognizes that human-caused climate change is warming the oceans, with serious consequences for marine ecosystems, fisheries, and coastal communities. It notes the oceans are absorbing 14 zettajoules of excess heat annually, coral reefs contributing $3.4 billion to t
Data from Congress.gov
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