HR 2310 United States House · 117th Congress

Climate Change Education Act

Summary

Climate Change Education Act This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences, disproportionate impacts of such consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience, climate justice, and environmental justice. NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2021

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Introduced Apr 1, 2021 Last action Apr 2, 2021

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Apr 2, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

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Apr 1, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 1, 2021

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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors