Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 366

A resolution commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.

Mauna Loa Observatory: 69th Anniversary Recognition

Aug 1, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This is a non-controversial, ceremonial resolution that honors a scientific facility. These types of measures almost always pass without any opposition.

Key Points

This resolution celebrates 69 years of work at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii. The facility is famous for being the first place to show that carbon dioxide levels in the air are rising globally.
The observatory sits high on a volcano, which allows scientists to get very clean air samples. It tracks many different things in the atmosphere, including greenhouse gases and chemicals that can damage the ozone layer.
The resolution also recognizes how important the mountain is to the Native Hawaiian community. It honors the workers who keep the station running and reaffirms that the Senate supports their ongoing research.

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Aug 1, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5212)

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution commemorating the 69th anniversary of the continuous operations of the Mauna Loa Observatory.

Bill NumberSRES 366

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5212)

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