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Resolution· HRESH.Res. 941 (118th)referred

Condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that encourages "transitioning away from fossil fuels".

United States · United States Congress · 19 December 2023

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should not promote policies that would discourage fossil fuels. The resolution also condemns the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference and urges the Biden Administration not to implement policies reflective of that agreement.  

Bill· SS. 3491 (118th)referred

No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 December 2023

No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act This bill prohibits using federal agency funds to make contributions to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or the Green Climate Fund.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 494 (118th)referred

A resolution expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a national biodiversity strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.

United States · United States Congress · 12 December 2023

This resolution calls for the federal government to establish a national biodiversity strategy, which must include a goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to protect biodiversity and address climate change by 2030 and other goals necessary to reduce the threats to biodiversity.

Bill· SS. 3416 (118th)referred

Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 2023

Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2023 This bill provides support to address the impacts of climate change. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to issue up to $1 billion in climate change obligations (e.g., bonds) in a fiscal year, with bond proceeds going into the Climate Change Resiliency Fund established by this bill. The fund must be used for a program that finances projects that reduce the economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change. A percentage of those funds must be used to benefit communities that experience disproportionate impacts from climate change. The Climate Change Advisory Commission, established by this bill, must provide recommendations and guidelines for the program and identify categories of the most cost-effective investments and projects that emphasize multiple benefits to commerce, human health, and ecosystems.

Bill· HRH.R. 6289 (118th)referred

Stop Climate Hysteria in Diplomacy Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 November 2023

Stop Climate Hysteria in Diplomacy Act This bill rescinds Executive Order 14027, which established the Climate Change Support Office in the Department of State.

Bill· HRH.R. 5980 (118th)referred

Resilient Transit Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

Resilient Transit Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants under the State of Good Repair Grants Program to assist states and local governments in financing public transportation resilience improvement projects that increase the resilience of public transportation systems from the impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, flooding, wildfires, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. Under the program, grants may be used for (1) standalone projects, and (2) components of capital projects. DOT must submit an annual report to Congress on the program and publish the report on DOT's website.

Bill· SS. 3080 (118th)referred

Resilient Transit Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 2023

Resilient Transit Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide grants under the State of Good Repair Grants Program to assist states and local governments in financing public transportation resilience improvement projects that increase the resilience of public transportation systems from the impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, flooding, wildfires, extreme weather events, and other natural disasters. Under the program, grants may be used for (1) standalone projects, and (2) components of capital projects. DOT must submit an annual report to Congress on the program and publish the report on DOT's website. 

Bill· HRH.R. 5784 (118th)referred

Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023 This bill provides environmental and educational resources to public elementary and secondary schools and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to provide climate capital facilities grants to eligible entities (e.g., public schools and BIE schools). Grant recipients must use these funds to construct new, or convert existing facilities into, healthy zero-carbon schools. Healthy zero-carbon school refers to a school with highly energy-efficient facilities that produce or procure sufficient carbon-free and pollution-free renewable energy to meet the school's needs. The bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award resource block grants to qualified local educational agencies (LEAs) to hire and retain educators and staff in high-need schools. ED must award grants to eligible consortia of LEAs for educational equity planning and implementation. ED must establish the Climate Change Resiliency Program to increase the resiliency of public and BIE schools during climate change-related events, natural disasters, and public health crises. Further, ED must establish a related grant program for state educational agencies. Grant recipients must use these funds for certain activities (e.g., green infrastructure projects). The bill establishes the Office of Sustainable Schools within ED to (1) administer the resource block grant and educational equity grant programs, and (2) coordinate with specified agencies and the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy on climate capital facilities grants and the Climate Change Resiliency Program.

Bill· SS. 2988 (118th)referred

Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023 This bill provides funding for environmental and educational resources for public elementary and secondary schools and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to provide climate capital facilities grants to eligible entities (e.g., public schools and BIE schools). Grant recipients must use these funds to construct new, or convert existing facilities into, healthy zero-carbon schools. Healthy zero-carbon school refers to a school with highly energy-efficient facilities that produce or procure sufficient carbon-free and pollution-free renewable energy to meet the school's needs. The bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award resource block grants to qualified local educational agencies (LEAs) to hire and retain educators and staff in high-need schools. ED must award grants to eligible consortia of LEAs for educational equity planning and implementation. ED must establish the Climate Change Resiliency Program to increase the resiliency of public and BIE schools during climate change-related events, natural disasters, and public health crises. Further, ED must establish a related grant program for state educational agencies. Grant recipients must use these funds for certain activities (e.g., green infrastructure projects). The bill establishes the Office of Sustainable Schools within ED to (1) administer the resource block grant and educational equity grant programs, and (2) coordinate with specified agencies and the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy on climate capital facilities grants and the Climate Change Resiliency Program.

Bill· HRH.R. 5627 (118th)referred

To require a report relating to the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to submit a report to Congress relating to the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate. The State Department must provide in the report budget information on expenditures of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate during FY2021 and FY2022,  the number and names of employees working in the Office of the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and  information about carbon emissions associated with the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate's air travel and the Envoy's meetings with foreign leaders.

Bill· HRH.R. 5583 (118th)referred

Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 2023

Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act This bill establishes an advisory panel to study and submit a report to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Congress on the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The USDA-appointed advisory panel must include representatives who are scientists (including experts on climate science and nutrition science) and representatives from environmental advocacy organizations, industry, and federal agencies. USDA may not issue any related regulations or guidance (or otherwise certify or advertise any agricultural product as climate-friendly) before the report is submitted to Congress. 

Bill· HRH.R. 5496 (118th)referred

Climate Solutions Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2023

Climate Solutions Act of 2023 This bill establishes renewable energy standards, energy saving targets, and greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must promulgate regulations to increase the percentage of electricity sold in the United States that is generated from renewable sources. By 2035, 100% of electricity must be generated from renewable sources. DOE must also promulgate regulations that set end-user electricity savings targets for retail electric energy suppliers and natural gas saving targets for retail natural gas suppliers through 2030 as specified by the bill. Each year's savings must be in addition to the previous years' savings. DOE must allow suppliers to achieve the targets through a market-based trading system. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must promulgate annual net emission reduction targets for 2030 through 2050 to ensure that U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (1) in 2035 are at least 52% below those in 2005, and (2) in 2050 are zero. The EPA must promulgate final regulations to implement those targets within seven years and review them at least every five years thereafter. 

Bill· HRH.R. 5381 (118th)referred

RNGR Support Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 2023

Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act of 2023 or the RNGR Support Act of 2023 This bill provides statutory authority for the Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetics Resources (RNGR) program of the Forest Service. Under the program, (1) the Forest Service must provide assistance in supporting nurseries or seed orchards for trees or native plants, and (2) the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a grant program to support of nurseries and seed orchards. Among other requirements, the bill directs the Forest Service to partner with federal and state agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries to provide training, technical assistance, and research to nursery and tree establishment programs that support natural regeneration, reforestation, agroforestry, and afforestation; and expand climate-informed reforestation supply chains through science and research, seed collection and storage, and nursery infrastructure and operations. Under the grant program, USDA may make grants to state forestry agencies, Indian tribes, and certain private nurseries for projects that provide certain infrastructure for seeds and seedlings, establish or expand nurseries or seed orchards, develop or implement quality control measures at nurseries or seed orchards, promote workforce development within any facet of the reforestation pipeline, or  carry out certain other appropriate activities.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 671 (118th)referred

Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 2023

This resolution condemns racism, xenophobia, discrimination, scapegoating, and ethnic and religious bigotry. It acknowledges the climate of hate that Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities have experienced since September 11, 2001, and suggests specified relief to support those affected.

Bill· HRH.R. 5204 (118th)referred

Climate Adaptation Plan Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 August 2023

Climate Adaptation Plan Act or the CAP Act This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to award competitive grants to Indian tribes or localities for developing climate adaptation plans (i.e., a framework for measuring, tracking, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and for adopting climate change adaptation measures).

Bill· HRH.R. 5043 (118th)referred

Healthy Soils Healthy Climate Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2023

Healthy Soils Healthy Climate Act of 2023 This bill modifies the Environmental Quality Incentives Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide permanent incentive payments to producers to adopt practices designed to increase organic carbon levels in soil. USDA must conduct a study regarding changes in soil health and soil organic carbon levels as a result of the adopted practices; develop ranking and scoring criteria under the program that prioritize soil health practices that score highest in soil carbon sequestration on eligible land; create a soil organic carbon conservation activity plan under the program to measure and monitor sequestration and mitigation improvement levels from the practices; provide for streamlined and coordinated procedures for the program and the Conservation Stewardship Program, including for contracting, conservation planning, conservation practices, and related administrative procedures; and establish a program to provide grants to land-grant colleges and universities to conduct research relating to soil health and carbon science and to conduct research relating to soil health and carbon science at its agricultural research stations.

Bill· HRH.R. 5019 (118th)referred

Cut the Climate Czar’s Carbon Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2023

Cut the Climate Czar's Carbon Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for the salary of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate or an employee working on behalf of the special envoy. The bill also specifies that no federal funds may be used for travel by the special envoy or any such employee unless the special envoy or employee personally pays for carbon offsets (i.e., offsetting emissions reductions) for such travel.

Bill· SS. 2588 (118th)referred

Healthy Soils Healthy Climate Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2023

Healthy Soils Healthy Climate Act of 2023 This bill modifies the Environmental Quality Incentives Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide permanent incentive payments to producers to adopt practices designed to increase organic carbon levels in soil. USDA must conduct a study regarding changes in soil health and soil organic carbon levels as a result of the adopted practices; develop ranking and scoring criteria under the program that prioritize soil health practices that score highest in soil carbon sequestration on eligible land; create a soil organic carbon conservation activity plan under the program to measure and monitor sequestration and mitigation improvement levels from the practices; provide for streamlined and coordinated procedures for the program and the Conservation Stewardship Program, including for contracting, conservation planning, conservation practices, and related administrative procedures; and establish a program to provide grants to land-grant colleges and universities to conduct research relating to soil health and carbon science and to conduct research relating to soil health and carbon science at its agricultural research stations. 

Bill· HRH.R. 4913 (118th)referred

To establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2023

This bill establishes a program in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to improve precipitation forecasts. The program must support research, development, and implementation of Earth System Models (i.e., simulations used to understand and project changes in climate and ecosystems), including with respect to precipitation extremes and related weather events.

Bill· HRH.R. 4866 (118th)referred

Fire Weather Development Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2023

Fire Weather Development Act of 2023 This bill establishes several programs and requirements to address wildfire forecasting, detection, and management, particularly with respect to interagency collaboration. For example, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a program to improve collaboration between federal, state, and local entities with respect to wildfire management. Program goals include improving communication about wildfire spread, earlier detection of wildfires, and better understanding of the impact of climate change on fire weather environments. Authorized activities include research and development of communication tools, modeling systems, and other relevant technology to help with wildfire management, as well as education and training for researchers and enhancing data sharing capabilities between agencies. NOAA may also (1) contract with private sector entities to obtain additional airborne and space-based data to support wildfire prediction and monitoring, and (2) conduct pilot programs to test the use of unmanned aircraft systems for fire weather observations. The bill also establishes the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Wildfires (to assist state and local agencies with wildfire management while avoiding duplication of activities) and the National Advisory Committee on Wildfires (to advise the coordinating committee and other relevant entities on wildfire management).

Bill· HRH.R. 4823 (118th)open

American FIRST Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2023

American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act of 2023 or the American FIRST Act of 2023 This bill establishes reporting requirements for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Federal Housing Finance Administration. Specifically, the bill requires these entities to report to Congress prior to implementing a non-binding recommendation from the Financial Stability Oversight Council or a recommendation contained in an Executive Order. Further, these entities must report to Congress regarding activity associated with certain nongovernmental international organizations, including the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. Specifically, when proposing or finalizing major rules to conform with recommendations from these organizations, entities must submit to Congress notice, testimony, and a detailed economic analysis with respect to the proposed or final rule prior to its issuance. Additionally, in order to engage with these organizations about climate-related financial risks, entities must report on any participation with the organization’s activities and on the organization's funding sources. Entities must also report on any recommendations received from international organizations for international standardization regarding open-market policies and operations, discount lending and operations, or supervisory policies and operations. The bill also eliminates the position of Vice Chairman for Supervision from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Currently, the Vice Chairman for Supervision develops policy recommendations for depository institution holding companies and other entities and oversees the supervision and regulation of these entities.

Bill· HRH.R. 4751 (118th)referred

No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2023

No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act or the No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 595 (118th)referred

Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2023

This resolution recognizes the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizes that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. In addition, the resolution urges the U.S. government to work with its global partners to pursue policies that prioritize climate adaptation among vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

Bill· HRH.R. 4649 (118th)referred

Ensuring U.S. Authority over U.S. Banking Regulations Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 2023

Ensuring U.S. Authority over U.S. Banking Regulations Act This bill requires specified banking regulatory entities to make certain disclosures when engaging with or implementing major rules to conform with recommendations from certain non-governmental international organizations. Specifically, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency must submit to Congress notice, testimony, and a detailed economic analysis with respect to the proposed or final rule prior to its issuance. Further, in order to engage with certain international organizations about climate-related financial risks, these entities must report on the entity's activities with the organization and the organization's funding sources. 

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 56 (118th)referred

Recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2023

This concurrent resolution calls for U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100.

Bill· HRH.R. 4600 (118th)referred

Protecting Retail Investors’ Savings Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2023

Protecting Retail Investors' Savings Act This bill further defines the best interest of a customer for purposes of the standard of conduct for all brokers, dealers, and investment advisers. Currently, these professionals must act in the best interest of the customer without regard to the financial or other interests of the professional providing the advice. The bill adds that the best interest standard must be based on pecuniary factors (i.e., a factor that a fiduciary determines will have a material effect on an investment's performance) unless the customer otherwise directs. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission must report on (1) municipal bond disclosures regarding climate change and environmental matters, and (2) the effectiveness of specified rules in preventing the payment of government officials or candidates in exchange for government business in connection with the sale or offer of municipal securities.

Bill· SS. 2288 (118th)referred

SAFE through Medicare Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2023

Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act or the SAFE through Medicare Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medically necessary services for beneficiaries who are determined to be medically at-risk during a climate or manmade disaster (i.e., home resiliency services), such as heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy efficient storage for medical supplies.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 13 (118th)referred

A concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of the United States to develop a national, comprehensive, science-based, and just climate recovery plan to phase out fossil fuel emissions, protect and enhance natural carbon sequestration, and put the United States on a path toward stabilizing the climate system.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2023

This concurrent resolution calls for U.S. leadership in addressing the climate crisis that is disproportionately affecting the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children. It also recognizes the need for a climate recovery plan that puts the United States on a trajectory consistent with reducing global atmospheric carbon dioxide to below 350 parts per million by the year 2100.

Bill· SS. 2317 (118th)referred

Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2023

Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2023 This bill expands Department of Agriculture (USDA) support for organic agricultural research. USDA must establish the Coordinating and Expanding Organic Research Initiative for USDA resources dedicated to organic agricultural research. Every five years, the initiative must survey USDA's organic agricultural research and produce a report, including findings and recommendations on expanding research and increasing coordination. USDA must take the findings and recommendations into consideration when preparing USDA's annual budget recommendations. The bill also reauthorizes, and increases funding for, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative through FY2028. Further, eligible grant projects are expanded to include (1) facilitating the identification and adoption of traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices, and (2) identifying how organic agriculture can adapt to and mitigate climate change. The bill also reauthorizes, and extends funding for, USDA's organic production and market data initiatives through FY2028. The Economic Research Service must conduct an economic impact analysis of organic agricultural management conducted in accordance with the National Organic Program. USDA may make competitive grants to support research, education, and extension activities relating to the transition from nonorganic into organic agricultural production systems.  Further, the Agricultural Research Service must submit a report to Congress on the resources needed to maintain a proportion of certified organic agricultural land acreage for research so that it is equal to or greater than the organic agriculture industry’s market share of agricultural production.   

Bill· HRH.R. 4375 (118th)referred

Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 2023

Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act or the SAFE through Medicare Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medically necessary services for beneficiaries who are determined to be medically at-risk during a climate or manmade disaster (i.e., home resiliency services), such as heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy efficient storage for medical supplies.

Bill· SS. 2148 (118th)referred

LIFT Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2023

Local Infrastructure Funding & Technical Assistance Act or the LIFT Act This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to provide grants under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 for predevelopment projects—measures required to be completed before construction of resilient climate infrastructure occurs—and related technical assistance. Grants may be provided to economic development districts, states, Indian tribes, local governments, institutions of higher education, individuals, and other organizations as specified by the bill.

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