A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums. | ChamberLight
Bills · SRES 554
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 554Finance and Financial Sector
A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
INTRO DEC 17· LAST ACTION DEC 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it's a formal declaration by a chamber of Congress about a significant financial issue facing many American households. By officially recognizing the link between climate change and insurance costs, it could influence future legislative debates and policy discussions related to both climate change and housing affordability.
If this resolution passes, it signifies that a segment of the Senate acknowledges the problem and its causes, which could build momentum for further actions or studies. If it doesn't pass, it means that a formal consensus on this specific link hasn't been reached within the Senate, potentially leaving the issue less prioritized in legislative discussions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Senate formally recognizes that climate change and the increased risk of frequent and intense natural disasters are driving up insurance costs for homeowners in the United States.
This establishes an official position of the Senate on a contentious issue impacting millions of Americans.
PROVISION 02
The resolution states that a failure to address climate change will make housing even more unaffordable.
It highlights a future consequence of inaction on climate change directly tied to housing affordability.
PROVISION 03
It cites specific data on the dramatic increase in insured losses from natural disasters and the doubling of insurance costs over the past decade.
These statistics provide the factual basis for the Senate's recognition and underscore the scale of the problem.
This resolution matters because it's a formal declaration by a chamber of Congress about a significant financial issue facing many American households. By officially recognizing the link between climate change and insurance costs, it could influence future legislative debates and policy discussions related to both climate change and housing affordability.
If this resolution passes, it signifies that a segment of the Senate acknowledges the problem and its causes, which could build momentum for further actions or studies. If it doesn't pass, it means that a formal consensus on this specific link hasn't been reached within the Senate, potentially leaving the issue less prioritized in legislative discussions.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Senate formally recognizes that climate change and the increased risk of frequent and intense natural disasters are driving up insurance costs for homeowners in the United States.
This establishes an official position of the Senate on a contentious issue impacting millions of Americans.
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The resolution states that a failure to address climate change will make housing even more unaffordable.
It highlights a future consequence of inaction on climate change directly tied to housing affordability.
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It cites specific data on the dramatic increase in insured losses from natural disasters and the doubling of insurance costs over the past decade.
These statistics provide the factual basis for the Senate's recognition and underscore the scale of the problem.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion, intent, or commendation adopted by a legislative body, such as the Senate, that does not create law.
Insurance Premiums
The amount of money an individual or business pays regularly to an insurance company for coverage against potential losses or damages.
Natural Disasters
Major adverse events resulting from natural processes of the Earth, such as floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and severe storms.
Mortgage Payments
Regular payments made by a borrower to a lender to repay a loan used to purchase a home, which typically includes principal, interest, property taxes, and home insurance.
Insured Losses
The total financial cost of damages from an event (like a natural disaster) that are covered by insurance policies.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
DEC 17, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
DEC 17, 25
Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.