HR 12246 · 94th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

National Climate Program Act

Introduced 1976-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Hayes, Philip H. [D-IN-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.(1976-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Climate Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate the establishment and operation of a Federal climate program for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data concerning climatic States and the influence of man's activities on climatic dynamics. Empowers the Secretary to establish advisory committees to be composed of experts in climatology and related fields and of representatives of interested Federal departments to more effectively carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary to coordinate the activities of the climate program with related Federal programs and with climate research programs of international organizations. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer funds and make grants to governmental bodies and educational and nonprofit institutions to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to prepare and submit each year to the Office of Management and Budget an annual plan and request for appropriations for the climate program. Directs the Bureau of the Budget to provide Congress, in connection with its annual budget presentation, a horizontal budget showing; (1) the totality of the activities under the climate p…

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Cosponsors (14)

12 Democrats2 Republicans