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A bill to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2740| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2018
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 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, and climate resilience. NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5606
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 24, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5606
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-5606: To authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.
Air qualityAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyHigher educationScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curricula

A bill to authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2740| Senate 
| Updated: 4/24/2018
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 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, and climate resilience. NOAA must also establish a grant program for climate change education.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5606
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Apr 24, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 24, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5606
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 24, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5606: To authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyHigher educationScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curricula