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Climate Emergency Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-938| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Climate Emergency Act of 2021 or the Climate Emergency Act of 2021 This bill directs the President to declare a national emergency relating to climate change. Further, the President must ensure that the federal government invests in projects to mitigate the emergency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At least 40% of such investments must be for historically disadvantaged communities. In addition, the President must ensure that the federal government reinvests in existing public sector institutions and creates new public sector institutions to strategically mobilize and channel investments at the scale and pace required by the emergency.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-794
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • February 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-794
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-794: Climate Emergency Act of 2021
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationEconomic developmentEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial policy and productivityInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsManufacturingMinority and disadvantaged businessesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResidential rehabilitation and home repairRural conditions and developmentSmall businessVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWages and earningsWar and emergency powersWater qualityWetlandsWomen in businessWorker safety and health

Climate Emergency Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-938| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2021
National Climate Emergency Act of 2021 or the Climate Emergency Act of 2021 This bill directs the President to declare a national emergency relating to climate change. Further, the President must ensure that the federal government invests in projects to mitigate the emergency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At least 40% of such investments must be for historically disadvantaged communities. In addition, the President must ensure that the federal government reinvests in existing public sector institutions and creates new public sector institutions to strategically mobilize and channel investments at the scale and pace required by the emergency.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-794
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Mar 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • February 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-794
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.


  • March 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (4)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 117-794: Climate Emergency Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationEconomic developmentEmployee hiringEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental healthForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIndustrial policy and productivityInfrastructure developmentInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLabor-management relationsManufacturingMinority and disadvantaged businessesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsResidential rehabilitation and home repairRural conditions and developmentSmall businessVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWages and earningsWar and emergency powersWater qualityWetlandsWomen in businessWorker safety and health