Climate Emergency Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2021-03-23Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-23 (00)
National Climate Emergency Act of 2021 or the Climate Emergency Act of 2021
This bill directs the President to declare a national emergency relating to climate change. Further, the President must ensure that the federal government invests in projects to mitigate the emergency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At least 40% of such investments must be for historically disadvantaged communities.
In addition, the President must ensure that the federal government reinvests in existing public sector institutions and creates new public sector institutions to strategically mobilize and channel investments at the scale and pace required by the emergency.
Cosponsors (4)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
- Edward Markey (D-MA)
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Subjects
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Building construction
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Economic development
- Employee hiring
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Environmental health
- Forests, forestry, trees
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Industrial policy and productivity
- Infrastructure development
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
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