S.Res. 138 · 118th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Merkley
- Introduced
- 2023-03-29
- Latest action
- 2023-03-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.