A resolution supporting a transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy to help consumers, support the economy and national security of the United States, and avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
Latest action · Dec 7, 2016 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6842)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedDec 7, 2016
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Expresses support for a national goal of phasing out fossil fuel emissions and, by 2050, generating 100% of the electricity consumed in the United States from clean energy resources. Expresses support for policies to achieve that goal that will: (1) create jobs for all individuals and build a sustainable economy, and (2) ensure universal access to clean energy for all homes and businesses in the United States.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 7, 2016.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MN | Al Franken | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
| D-HI | Brian Schatz | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
| D-MA | Elizabeth Warren | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | Dec 7, 2016 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 7, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Dec 7, 2016Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6842)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
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- Dec 7, 2016Introduced in Senate
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