Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2019
United States116th CongressHR-1689House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 13, 2019
Summary
Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2019 This bill provides support to address the impacts of climate change. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to issue up to $1 billion in climate change obligations (e.g., bonds) in a fiscal year, with bond proceeds going into the Climate Change Resiliency Fund established by this bill. The fund must be used for a program that finances projects that reduce the economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change. The Climate Change Advisory Commission, established by this bill, must provide recommendations and guidelines for the program and identify categories of the most cost-effective investments and projects that emphasize multiple benefits to commerce, human health, and ecosystems.
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S-763: Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1795-1797)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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