Peter Welch (D-VT)
A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 17 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 483 is a resolution by the Senate to honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall following her death on October 1, 2025. It recognizes her work as an ethologist and conservationist, specifically her long-running chimpanzee research in Tanzania. The resolution highlights her efforts to educate youth and protect the environment through the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots and Shoots Program. It also acknowledges her advocacy for the ethical treatment of animals and the inclusion of indigenous people in environmental decisions. Ultimately, the Senate pays tribute to her dedication to wildlife conservation and her role in inspiring people globally.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the Roots and Shoots Program which educates and empowers youth.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The Roots and Shoots Program extends its educational reach through the university level.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution commemorates programs specifically designed to educate and engage students globally.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Youth Education and Empowerment: The "Roots and Shoots Program" encourages youth from preschool through university to learn about and take action against environmental challenges.
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Community Support and Development: The Lake Tanganyika Catchment Reforestation and Education (TACARE) program provides benefits such as public health, girls' education, fuel-efficient stoves, small business development, and sustainable agriculture techniques for people living in surrounding areas.
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Indigenous Inclusion: Dr. Goodall stressed the need to include indigenous people in decisions regarding policies and programs that impact their livelihoods and lands.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the Roots and Shoots Program which educates and empowers youth. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution commemorates programs specifically designed to educate and engage students globally. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The Roots and Shoots Program extends its educational reach through the university level. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on reforestation and community development in rural areas of Tanzania. Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution supports community-led sustainable agriculture techniques. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The TACARE program provides basic necessities and sustainable agriculture to underserved areas. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges the critical role of indigenous people as caretakers of the environment. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights support for girls' education through the TACARE program. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution mentions support for small business development via TACARE.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution honors Dr. Goodall's lifelong dedication to wildlife conservation and the natural world. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The resolution emphasizes the inclusion of indigenous people as caretakers of the natural environment. Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution recognizes the TACARE program's focus on reforestation and sustainable agriculture in rural areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights the TACARE program's role in providing necessities and sustainable agriculture to local communities. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution recognizes the TACARE program's support for girls' education.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution recognizes the TACARE program's support for small business development.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution acknowledges the TACARE program's efforts in providing public health services.
- 12/9/2025
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)
- 11/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/5/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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