Climate Change Adapt America Bond Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 27, 2016)
Climate Change Adapt America Bond Act of 2016
This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue Climate Change Bonds. The proceeds from the bonds must be deposited in the Adapt America Fund established by this bill within the Department of Commerce.
Commerce must carry out an investment program to fund projects, using bond revenue, that aid in adaption to climate change.
The bill establishes the Climate Change Advisory Commission to: (1) establish recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for the program; and (2) identify categories of the most cost-effective investments and projects that emphasize multiple benefits to commerce, human health, and ecosystems.
What just happenedApr 27, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 27, 2016
- Apr 27, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Apr 27, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate