A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 138

Bill 118 sres 138 is a resolution that aims to bring attention to the risks that environmental defenders face globally. The resolution commends these individuals for their important role in defending human rights, combating climate change, and promoting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

The resolution acknowledges that environmental defenders often face threats, harassment, violence, and even death for their activism. It highlights the importance of their work in protecting the environment and promoting social and environmental justice.

The resolution also recognizes the interconnectedness of environmental issues and human rights, emphasizing the need for strong protections for environmental defenders. It calls on governments and international organizations to take action to ensure the safety and well-being of these individuals. Overall, Bill 118 sres 138 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness about the risks faced by environmental defenders and to commend them for their important work in protecting the environment and promoting human rights.

Congressional Summary of SRES 138

This resolution commends and expresses solidarity with environmental defenders. Condemning the targeting, harassment, and unlawful detention of any individual or group for exercising rights of free association and expression, the resolution recognizes the role that environmental defenders play as human rights defenders.

Current Status of Bill SRES 138

Bill SRES 138 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill SRES 138 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023.  Bill SRES 138's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1058-1059) as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 138

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
12
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 138

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 138

A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
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