Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments.
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Latest action (23 Apr 2007): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3727-3728)
What this bill does
This resolution expresses Congress's opinion that the United States should take action to address global climate change. It specifically calls for the U.S. to participate in negotiations for international agreements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The goal of these agreements would be to secure U.S. participation in commitments that protect American economic and national security interests, establish emission reduction commitments from all major emitting countries, create flexible international mechanisms to reduce costs, and achieve significant long-term global reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
The resolution also proposes creating a bipartisan observer group within Congress to monitor international climate change negotiations and ensure timely Senate consideration of any relevant treaties. This bill affects the United States by stating a preference for how it should engage in international efforts to combat climate change, aiming to reduce risks to health, the environment, the economy, and national security.
This measure is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sense of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The latest action noted is the sponsor's introductory remarks. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require presidential signature and does not become law; it serves as a statement of congressional opinion.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should act to reduce risks posed by global climate change and to foster economic growth by: (1) participating in negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and leading efforts in other international fora with the objective of securing U.S. participation in agreements that advance and protect U.S. interests, that establish mitigation commitments by all countries that are major emitters of greenhouse gases, that establish flexible international mechanisms to minimize the cost of efforts by participating countries, and that achieve a significant long-term reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions; and (2) establishing a bipartisan observer group in the House of Representatives and the Senate to monitor international negotiations on climate change and to ensure that the advice and consent function of the Senate is exercised to facilitate timely consideration of any applicable treaty.
Timeline
23 Apr 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3727-3728)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 104 do?
- This resolution expresses Congress's opinion that the United States should take action to address global climate change. It specifically calls for the U.S. to participate in negotiations for international agreements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The goal of these agreements would be to secure U.S. participation in commitments that protect American economic and national security interests, establish emission reduction commitments from all major emitting countries, create flexible international mechanisms to reduce costs, and achieve significant long-term global reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution also proposes creating a bipartisan observer group within Congress to monitor international climate change negotiations and ensure timely Senate consideration of any relevant treaties. This bill affects the United States by stating a preference for how it should engage in international efforts to combat climate change, aiming to reduce risks to health, the environment, the economy, and national security. This measure is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses the sense of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The latest action noted is the sponsor's introductory remarks. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require presidential signature and does not become law; it serves as a statement of congressional opinion.
- Has H.Con.Res. 104 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 104. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 104?
- H.Con.Res. 104 was sponsored by Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] (D-MO), with 32 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 104?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3727-3728) (23 Apr 2007).
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