H.Con.Res. 46 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jul 23, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCongress commits to climate restoration efforts
This resolution states that Congress believes the United States should make climate restoration and net-zero CO2 emissions central priorities. It also urges the President, the State Department, and the United Nations to take steps toward restoring the climate and bringing greenhouse gas levels back to where they were before industrial times.
How it affects you
This is a statement of Congress's values rather than a law that immediately changes things for individuals. It signals support for climate goals but doesn't create new programs, requirements, or direct effects on people's daily lives on its own.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 23, 2025)
This resolution declares that climate restoration, along with achieving net-zero CO2 emissions, are climate policy priorities. It also urges the President, the Department of State, and the United Nations to take actions that will restore the climate and stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at preindustrial levels.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Con.Res. 46
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and thus to restoring the climate.
Sponsor: Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-4) · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 23, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”