US SB3074 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on June 16 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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: broaden the understanding of human-induced climate change, possible consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; conduct a national information campaign to help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction; and inform the public of impacts to human health and safety as a result of climate change. NOAA must establish a grant program for climate change education. This grant program must be included in the climate change program.

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Title

Climate Change Education Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-06-16SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB1961 (Related) 2015-11-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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