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The resolution affirms the scientific consensus that fossil fuels drive climate change—strengthening the basis for federal climate action—while creating political and legal cover that could lead to new costs, taxes, or narrower policy consideration for fossil-fuel–friendly options.
All Americans: Federal policy is explicitly grounded in the scientific consensus that fossil fuels drive climate change, which supports development of future climate regulations and mitigation efforts.
Taxpayers and small businesses: The resolution could be used to justify new regulations or government spending that raise costs, taxes, or compliance burdens for households and businesses.
Individuals and organizations skeptical of climate policy (including some taxpayers): The resolution signals legislative intent that may limit consideration of fossil-fuel–friendly proposals or alternatives.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Introduced December 17, 2025 by Sheldon Whitehouse · Last progress December 17, 2025
Declares that climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions is real and supported by decades of sound science, and that it is not a hoax. The language is a nonbinding, declarative statement that functions as an introductory/preamble remark and does not create legal requirements, new authorities, funding, or program changes.