A resolution recognizing that climate change is real.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 553

119th Congress

A resolution recognizing that climate change is real.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Sheldon Whitehouse

D - RI

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Summary

This is a brief, declaratory Senate resolution that simply states: "The Senate recognizes that climate change is real." It consists of a single whereas clause noting that climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions is "proven by decades of sound science and is not a hoax."

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This is a brief, declaratory Senate resolution that simply states: "The Senate recognizes that climate change is real." It consists of a single whereas clause noting that climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions is "proven by decades of sound science and is not a hoax."

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Simple declaration that climate change is real
Affirms decades of sound science support climate change reality
Explicitly states climate change is "not a hoax"
Attributes climate change to fossil fuel emissions
Shortest of Senator Whitehouse's climate resolution series
Foundational statement for accompanying climate resolutions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution, while brief, has symbolic significance in establishing congressional recognition of climate science. It creates a formal record of Senate acknowledgment of climate reality. The explicit "not a hoax" language directly counters climate denial rhetoric. It serves as a foundational statement for the series of more detailed climate resolutions addressing specific impacts (wildfires, sea level, insurance, etc.). The resolution may be cited in future policy debates and litigation.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

553, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution recognizing that climate change is real.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-553