Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 873
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 18, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 18, 2021
Latest Action
Mar 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
873
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Illinois
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2021

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. A percentage of those funds must be used to benefit communities that experience disproportionate impacts from 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.

Text (1)
March 18, 2021
Actions (2)
03/18/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1649-1651)
03/18/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:37 PM