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Why it matters
Climate and environmental policy covers how the country produces energy, regulates emissions and pollution, and prepares for extreme weather. It intersects with the economy, public health, and infrastructure, and involves trade-offs between cost, jobs, and long-term risk.
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The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Throughout its history, the committee has been instrumental in developing and influencing United States foreign policy, at different times supporting and opposing the policies of presidents and secretaries of state. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation, ranging from the purchase of Alaska in 1867 to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations. Through these powers, the committee has helped shape foreign policy of broad significance, in matters of war and peace and international relations. Members of the committee have assisted in the negotiation of treaties, and at times have helped to defeat treaties they felt were not in the national interest.
3 of this issue's top leaders serve here.
3 of this issue's top leaders serve here.
3 of this issue's top leaders serve here.
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Planet & Climate
The climate debate — the bills moving, the members driving it, and how the public feels. Sample
Why It Matters
Climate and environmental policy covers how the country produces energy, regulates emissions and pollution, and prepares for extreme weather. It intersects with the economy, public health, and infrastructure, and involves trade-offs between cost, jobs, and long-term risk.
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Power map →Officials = distinct sponsors of recent Climate bills. The full issue→committee→leadership graph lives on the Power map.