Susan Collins (R-ME)
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
A Republican resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5525)
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
This resolution officially designates the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as National Clean Energy Week. It highlights how clean energy powers homes and businesses while driving economic growth and employing millions of people. The Senate encourages people, organizations, and governments to support commonsense solutions and invest in affordable, clean energy technologies. It also supports reliable and affordable energy for the American people. Finally, the resolution recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in keeping the United States a leader in the global energy marketplace.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The resolution encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies.
- Scored +4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The resolution designates National Clean Energy Week and encourages investment in zero- and low-emissions energy sources to reduce global emissions.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The text encourages supporting commonsense solutions that address the environmental and energy needs of the country.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Investment in Technology: Under Resolved clause (3), the Senate encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies, which could help meet the energy needs of the country.
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Supporting Reliable Energy: Resolved clause (4) states that the Senate supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States, which directly benefits everyday citizens relying on power for their homes and businesses.
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Recognizing Small Businesses: Under Resolved clause (5), the resolution recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy, as well as ensuring United States leadership in the global energy marketplace.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the explicit text provided in the resolution, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The resolution encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The resolution designates National Clean Energy Week and encourages investment in zero- and low-emissions energy sources to reduce global emissions. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The text encourages supporting commonsense solutions that address the environmental and energy needs of the country.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The text notes that the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and a key driver of economic growth in the United States. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution explicitly recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in maintaining United States leadership in the global energy marketplace. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights that the clean energy sector drives economic growth and employs millions of individuals across the United States.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy.
The resolution as the chamber adopted it
What changed from Introduced in Senate: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 11/10/2026
- 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 S5525)
- 10/15/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026. (text: CR S5358)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island