United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4461 — Climate Change Education Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Summary

Climate Change Education Act - Declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Climate Change Education Program to: broaden the understanding of human-induced climate change, possible consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; conduct a national information campaign to help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction; and inform the public of impacts to human health and safety as a result of climate change. Directs NOAA to establish a grant program to support climate change education.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3223)

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  5. Referred to House Education and the Workforce

  6. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  7. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4461 do?
Climate Change Education Act - Declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable. Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Climate Change Education Program to: broaden the understanding of human-induced climate change, possible consequences, and potential solutions; apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages; conduct a national information campaign to help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction; and inform the public of impacts to human health and safety as a result of climate change. Directs NOAA to establish a grant program to support climate change education.
Who sponsors HR 4461?
HR 4461 is sponsored by Michael Honda (D).
What is the current status of HR 4461?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4461?
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