Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2019Environmental Protection
S. 477
Climate Change Education Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 13, 2019)
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 happenedFeb 13, 2019
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
19 cosponsors17 D2 I
19cosponsors1committees2actions1related bills15subjects
- Introduced in SenateFeb 13, 2019
- Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate