Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 26, 2019International Affairs
S. 2565
A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 26, 2019)
This bill generally addresses the response of federal agencies to climate change, including by providing for the admission to the United States of climate displaced persons, by requiring the Department of State to develop a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, and by requiring the Government Accountability Office to report on the progress made towards incorporating climate change into the policy of departments and agencies.
What just happenedSep 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate