Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1201
117th Congress(2021-2022)
United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 19, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 19, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 15, 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
1201
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
April 19, 2021
Actions (3)
12/15/2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
04/19/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2013-2014; text: CR S2014-2036)
04/19/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:49 PM