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SRES 882118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as "National Clean Energy Week".

Policy Area: Energy
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Oct 4, 2024
Latest Action Date
Sep 25, 2024

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6467; text: CR S6458)

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Executive Summary

Senate Resolution 882 designates the week of September 23 through September 27, 2024, as "National Clean Energy Week." The resolution was introduced and agreed to in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendment. The bill does not contain substantive legislative provisions beyond the designation and does not appropriate funds or impose regulatory requirements.

Bottom Line

This resolution formally recognizes a specific week in 2024 as National Clean Energy Week, serving as a symbolic gesture to highlight clean energy topics without creating binding policy or funding.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Designates the week of September 23-27, 2024, as National Clean Energy Week.
  • Passed in the Senate by unanimous consent without amendments.
  • Does not include funding, regulatory changes, or enforcement mechanisms.
Who Benefits?

['Clean energy advocacy groups and organizations promoting renewable energy awareness', 'Federal agencies involved in energy policy and public outreach', 'General public interested in clean energy education and awareness']

Potential Concerns

['No direct implementation or funding provisions, so impact depends on voluntary actions by stakeholders.', 'Lack of enforcement or oversight mechanisms limits measurable outcomes.', 'As a symbolic resolution, it may have limited practical effect on energy policy or market behavior.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced and agreed to in the Senate during the 118th Congress. It reflects a nonbinding expression of support for clean energy awareness without legislative mandates. The resolution was agreed to by unanimous consent, indicating broad bipartisan agreement on the symbolic designation.

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Funding Implications
Regulatory Authority
Indirect Effects

['May increase public and stakeholder awareness of clean energy issues during the designated week.', 'Could encourage events or educational activities by government agencies and advocacy groups.', 'Potentially supports broader clean energy policy discussions by raising visibility.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a nonbinding Senate resolution without funding or regulatory provisions, this bill serves primarily a symbolic and awareness-raising function. Transparency considerations focus on clear communication of its non-legislative nature and the absence of direct policy or budgetary impact.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 95%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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