House Bill 4986
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4986
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019
This bill authorizes U.S. contributions to the Green Climate Fund, a fund established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to finance projects to address climate change. Specifically, the bill authorizes contributions as necessary to (1) achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals under the Paris Agreement, and (2) exceed the commitment by developed countries to jointly mobilize $100 billion for climate financing each year.
November 5, 2019
11/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:02:37 AM