HR 5606 · 115th Congress · Environmental Protection

Climate Change Education Act

Introduced 2018-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2018-04-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats