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To provide direct funding to local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish Green New Deal programs and initiatives, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-2644| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Cori Bush

Cori Bush

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (46)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Committees (11)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Green New Deals for Cities Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide funding to states, local governments, or Native American nations to carry out Green New Deal projects, such as projects to clean up pollution, climate adaptation measures, or conservation projects on family farms. In order to receive such funding, a state, local government, or Native American nation must have a local Green New Deal program proposal and meet other requirements as specified by the bill. A proposal must contain certain commitments, including a commitment to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers.
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Timeline
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, 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.
  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Environmental Protection

Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCriminal justice information and recordsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEarth sciencesEcologyElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign laborForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority employmentOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPipelinesPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic transitPublic utilities and utility ratesRacial and ethnic relationsSoil pollutionState and local government operationsWages and earningsWater qualityWatershedsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's employment

To provide direct funding to local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish Green New Deal programs and initiatives, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-2644| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Green New Deals for Cities Act of 2021 This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide funding to states, local governments, or Native American nations to carry out Green New Deal projects, such as projects to clean up pollution, climate adaptation measures, or conservation projects on family farms. In order to receive such funding, a state, local government, or Native American nation must have a local Green New Deal program proposal and meet other requirements as specified by the bill. A proposal must contain certain commitments, including a commitment to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers.
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Timeline
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • April 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, 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.
  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • April 20, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Cori Bush

Cori Bush

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (46)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Committees (11)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Environment Subcommittee• Agriculture Committee• Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCriminal justice information and recordsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEarth sciencesEcologyElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign laborForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLabor-management relationsLabor standardsLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority employmentOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPipelinesPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic transitPublic utilities and utility ratesRacial and ethnic relationsSoil pollutionState and local government operationsWages and earningsWater qualityWatershedsWater use and supplyWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's employment