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United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1201| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill sets out priorities for climate action, clean energy, energy diplomacy, reduced deforestation, and related U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State must incorporate climate action and climate diplomacy across all bureaus and U.S. missions abroad. In addition, the bill directs increased U.S. involvement in international climate change agreements and activities, including the Paris Agreement (a climate treaty adopted in 2015), the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol (amends a treaty on reducing ozone-depleting compounds to include hydrofluorocarbons) and efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, and Mission Innovation and the Clean Energy Ministerial (global initiatives to advance clean energy technologies and policies). In addition, the bill directs (1) increased U.S. engagement in international economic forums (e.g., G-7 and the World Economic Forum) related to climate action, including with a specific focus on China; and (2) efforts by the U.S. International Finance Development Corporation and U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to prioritize renewable energy projects and advance other climate-related policy objectives. The bill also establishes foreign assistance, financing mechanisms, and other programs to support developing countries transition to renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, the bill outlines climate-related foreign policy and programs for particular regions (the Arctic, sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America) and countries (China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia). The bill also addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls.
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Timeline
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2013-2014; text: CR S2014-2036)
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2013-2014; text: CR S2014-2036)


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

International Affairs

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  • HR 117-3433: Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021
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United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1201| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2021
United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill sets out priorities for climate action, clean energy, energy diplomacy, reduced deforestation, and related U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State must incorporate climate action and climate diplomacy across all bureaus and U.S. missions abroad. In addition, the bill directs increased U.S. involvement in international climate change agreements and activities, including the Paris Agreement (a climate treaty adopted in 2015), the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol (amends a treaty on reducing ozone-depleting compounds to include hydrofluorocarbons) and efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, and Mission Innovation and the Clean Energy Ministerial (global initiatives to advance clean energy technologies and policies). In addition, the bill directs (1) increased U.S. engagement in international economic forums (e.g., G-7 and the World Economic Forum) related to climate action, including with a specific focus on China; and (2) efforts by the U.S. International Finance Development Corporation and U.S. representatives at international financial institutions to prioritize renewable energy projects and advance other climate-related policy objectives. The bill also establishes foreign assistance, financing mechanisms, and other programs to support developing countries transition to renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, the bill outlines climate-related foreign policy and programs for particular regions (the Arctic, sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America) and countries (China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia). The bill also addresses climate change and its effects on women and girls.
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Timeline
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2013-2014; text: CR S2014-2036)
Dec 15, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
  • April 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2013-2014; text: CR S2014-2036)


  • December 15, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3433: Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAfricaAgricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAquatic ecologyArctic and polar regionsAsiaAtmospheric science and weatherAustraliaAviation and airportsBrazilCanadaCaribbean areaChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCommunity life and organizationConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDams and canalsDenmarkDepartment of StateDepartment of TransportationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEarth sciencesEcologyEconomic developmentElectric power generation and transmissionEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthEnvironmental technologyEuropeEuropean UnionExecutive agency funding and structureFarmlandFederal officialsFinlandFiresFloods and storm protectionFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForests, forestry, treesGovernment studies and investigationsGreenlandHong KongHuman rightsHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIcelandIndiaIndonesiaInfrastructure developmentIntellectual propertyInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationLabor standardsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLatin AmericaLighting, heating, coolingLivestockMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMexicoMiningMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesMultilateral development programsNorwayOceaniaOil and gasPedestrians and bicyclingPublic-private cooperationRoads and highwaysRussiaSouth KoreaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusSwedenTelephone and wireless communicationTibetTransportation costsTransportation safety and securityU.S. and foreign investmentsWater use and supplyWomen's rights