III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 138 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 29, 2023 Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Booker , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Padilla , and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.