A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic-RI)December 17, 2025

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Senate would recognize climate change threatens national and global economies.

This resolution would have the Senate formally acknowledge that unchecked climate change puts national and global economies at severe risk. It highlights massive financial costs already happening and those projected for the future. However, it would not change any laws, set aside money, or require government actions.

What Would Change

Today, climate change is already causing extreme weather events and financial losses, but there is no formal Senate recognition of the severe economic risks. If this resolution is adopted, the Senate would officially recognize that unchecked climate change poses severe risks to national and global economies. This recognition is based on expert projections of trillions in potential costs.

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The Senate would formally recognize that unchecked climate change poses severe risks to national and global economies.

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A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.

What Would Change

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