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A bill to establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-922| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue climate change obligations. The proceeds from the debt obligations must be deposited in the Adapt America Fund established by this bill within the Department of Commerce. Commerce must carry out an investment program to fund projects for reducing economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change. The bill establishes the Climate Change Advisory Commission to: (1) establish recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for the investment program; and (2) identify categories of the most cost-effective investments and projects that emphasize multiple benefits to commerce, human health, and ecosystems.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Apr 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2129
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • April 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)


  • April 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2129
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-2129: To establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureInfrastructure developmentSecurities

A bill to establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-922| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2017
Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue climate change obligations. The proceeds from the debt obligations must be deposited in the Adapt America Fund established by this bill within the Department of Commerce. Commerce must carry out an investment program to fund projects for reducing economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change. The bill establishes the Climate Change Advisory Commission to: (1) establish recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for the investment program; and (2) identify categories of the most cost-effective investments and projects that emphasize multiple benefits to commerce, human health, and ecosystems.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Apr 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2129
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • April 24, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)


  • April 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2129
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Finance Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2129: To establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureInfrastructure developmentSecurities