Senate Bill 966
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Climate Change Education Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
966
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Climate Change Education Act
This bill declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) must establish a Climate Change Education Program to
- increase the climate literacy of the United States by broadening the understanding of human-induced climate change, including possible consequences, disproportionate impacts of such consequences, and potential solutions;
- apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; and
- help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to climate change, climate adaptation and mitigation, climate resilience, climate justice, and environmental justice.
NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.
March 25, 2021
03/25/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/25/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:34 PM