The Climate Stewardship Act

The Climate Stewardship Act (S.139), sponsored by Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.), was voted on by the U.S. Senate on October 30, 2003. Although the bill did not pass, 44 Senators support the legislation, which would for the first time control U.S. emissions of the heat trapping gases that cause global warming. The sponsors have committed to fight to bring the bill back up for a vote in the Senate in 2004 and as many times as needed until it passes. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Representatives Gilchrest and Olver on March 30, 2004. This website includes links to useful resources about the bill.