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in committee · Delaware · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6806: Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025

The Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025 aims to combat rising antisemitism through evidence-based policies rather than political weaponization. It requires universities to designate Title VI coordinators to handle civil rights complaints, establishes a National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism within the Department of Justice, and creates a Hate Crime Reporting Center at the FBI to improve data collection on hate crimes. The bill prohibits using antisemitism accusations to restrict diversity programs, political advocacy, or immigration policies, and ensures nonprofit security grants for Jewish community centers cannot be tied to unrelated political conditions. The legislation authorizes $280 million annually for the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights and $50 million for the Hate Crime Reporting Center from 2027-2032.

Jerrold Nadler (D) · 55 co-sponsors

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 554: A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums.

This Senate resolution (SRES 554) recognizes the established connection between climate change and rising home insurance costs in the U.S. It cites data showing insured disaster losses have increased 1,000% since 2000 (to over $100 billion annually) and insurance premiums have more than doubled since 2013, with some states averaging over $14,000 yearly. The resolution states that climate-driven natural disasters are driving these costs, which now exceed 20% of mortgage payments in many areas. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges this issue for public awareness.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 562: A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.

This resolution (SRES 562) recognizes that ground-level ozone pollution (smog) causes health issues like lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive harm, particularly affecting vulnerable groups such as children. It cites data showing smog contributed to 14,000 U.S. deaths annually in 2021 and damages crop yields. The resolution urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement the 2024 methane standards - which aim to cut methane pollution by 79% over 15 years - to reduce smog-forming emissions. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it does not create new laws but formally expresses the Senate’s position on EPA action.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 557: A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.

SRES 557 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing climate change as a threat to financial stability. It cites specific data, including $165 billion in U.S. weather-related losses in 2022, projected $25 trillion declines in global property values, and potential $178 trillion global economic costs by 2070 if climate risks are unaddressed. The resolution states that unchecked climate change poses severe risks to national and global economies, including destabilizing insurance markets and mortgage systems. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect any group but formally acknowledges these financial risks for the Senate's record.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 556: A resolution recognizing that Florida's insurance market is gravely stressed by climate risks.

SRES 556 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing that Florida's home insurance market faces severe stress due to climate-related risks, directly impacting homeowners and insurers. It highlights that rising hurricane damage has caused major insurers to exit Florida, leaving smaller insurers (often rated by Demotech) vulnerable to insolvency, while premiums have surged 34% since 2022 to an average of $14,000 annually. The resolution calls on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to examine Demotech's rating practices and urges the Treasury Department to assess the risk of state-backed insurers like Florida's Citizens Property Insurance requiring federal bailouts. It does not create new laws but formally acknowledges systemic vulnerabilities in Florida's insurance system.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 565: A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices.

This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 565), not a law. It recognizes two key points: (1) renewable energy facilities (like wind and solar) have near-zero operating costs and are the cheapest to run, and (2) relying on fossil fuel plants (coal, gas, oil) to meet rising electricity demand increases wholesale electricity prices for consumers. The resolution states these facts based on how electricity markets operate - lower-cost renewable plants are dispatched first, while higher-cost fossil plants are used as demand grows, driving up prices. It does not create new policy or change regulations.

Topics ✓ Energy

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 561: A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.

SRES 561 is a Senate resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution causes heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. It urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain and enforce nationwide air quality standards for this pollutant. The resolution directly affects millions of Americans, particularly those living near fossil fuel facilities (including 17 million children), who face higher exposure risks. This is a symbolic resolution affirming existing scientific consensus, not a new law or policy change.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 551: A resolution recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change.

This Senate resolution (SRES 551) recognizes the scientific consensus that human-caused climate change is accelerating sea-level rise, citing evidence such as thermal expansion of warming oceans and increased coastal risks. It does not create new policies, allocate funding, or directly affect any individuals or communities, as it is a non-binding expression of recognition. The resolution references data on rising sea levels, impacts like intensified storm flooding, and coastal economic vulnerabilities, but only formally acknowledges these facts without proposing action. It serves as a symbolic statement from the Senate, not a legislative measure with concrete effects.

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 559: A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.

SRES 559 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing that climate change is increasing wildfire frequency, intensity, and destruction. It cites scientific evidence - including NASA data linking human-caused climate change to longer fire seasons, U.S. Forest Service reports on extended fire periods, and the $424 billion annual cost of wildfires - to affirm this connection. The resolution specifically references the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires as an example of climate-driven impacts. It formally acknowledges the need for full federal funding and staffing of wildfire prevention and response efforts, though it does not create new laws or mandates.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 552: A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.

SRES 552 is a symbolic Senate resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges scientific consensus on ocean warming impacts, citing data like oceans absorbing 14 zettajoules of excess heat annually. The resolution highlights effects such as coral reef damage, shifting fish populations, and increased harmful algal blooms, which impact coastal economies and ecosystems. It was introduced by Senators Whitehouse, Merkley, Schatz, and others, reflecting bipartisan recognition of climate science without proposing policy changes.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 564: A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.

This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 564), not a bill with enforceable policy changes. It recognizes that solar, wind, and battery storage are the most cost-effective new power sources in the U.S., noting they made up 93% of new capacity in 2024 and 95% of projects awaiting grid connection as of 2025. The resolution cites data showing renewables now produce more electricity than coal and that delaying renewable deployment could cost ratepayers over $3 billion annually. It does not create new laws, funding, or regulations - only expresses the Senate's view that accelerating renewable energy is essential to meet growing power demand.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 560: A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.

SRES 560 is a non-binding Senate resolution recognizing that mercury pollution causes severe health risks, including brain damage, kidney issues, and birth defects. It cites mercury's sources (fossil fuel plants), notes 3,700+ active fish consumption advisories nationwide, and states that 80 million Americans live near power plants emitting mercury. The resolution specifically urges the EPA to maintain current mercury emission controls and emphasizes there is "no known safe level" of exposure. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally states the Senate's position on mercury health impacts.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Healthcare