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HOUSE 1512117th CongressSubcommittee Hearings Held.

CLEAN Future Act

Last Action
6/30/2022

Actions

  • 2022-06-30Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • 2021-03-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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.
  • 2021-03-02Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Reform, Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Science, Space, and Technology, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, 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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CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-02 (00)

Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s Future Act or the CLEAN Future Act

This bill creates requirements and incentives to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

The bill establishes an interim goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 as well as a national goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Each federal agency must develop a plan to achieve the goals.

Beginning in 2023, retail electricity suppliers must provide an increasing percentage of electricity that is generated without the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere (zero-emission electricity). By 2035, the suppliers must provide 100% zero-emission electricity or demonstrate alternative means of compliance. For example, the suppliers may buy credits under a trading program that allows entities to buy, sell, and trade credits to demonstrate compliance.

The bill also establishes a variety of requirements, programs, and incentives to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by

  • modernizing the electric grid and supporting clean energy microgrids;
  • increasing the use of renewable energy and advanced nuclear power technologies;
  • increasing energy efficiency in buildings, homes, and appliances;
  • supporting clean transportation, including electric vehicles and related charging infrastructure;
  • issuing greenhouse gas standards for certain vehicles, engines, and aircraft;
  • promoting manufacturing and industrial decarbonization, including through buy-clean programs;
  • supporting environmental justice efforts; and
  • reducing methane, plastics, and super pollutants.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)
  • Scott Peters (D-CA)
  • Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
  • Lori Trahan (D-MA)
  • MIKE DOYLE (D-PA)
  • JANICE SCHAKOWSKY (D-IL)
  • Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
  • Doris Matsui (D-CA)
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
  • DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
  • Robin Kelly (D-IL)
  • Kim Schrier (D-WA)
  • Jerry McNerney (D-CA)
  • Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
  • Kathy Castor (D-FL)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
  • Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Accidents
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Agricultural conservation and pollution
  • Air quality
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Banking and financial institutions regulation
  • Building construction
  • Business investment and capital
  • Buy American requirements
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Census and government statistics
  • Child care and development
  • Child health
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Coal
  • Community life and organization
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