Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 24, 2018Environmental Protection
S. 2740
Climate Change Education Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 24, 2018)
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 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, and climate resilience.
NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.
What just happenedApr 24, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors7 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateApr 24, 2018
- Apr 24, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Apr 24, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate