Climate Action Now Act
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Latest action (7 May 2019): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
What this bill does
The Climate Action Now Act, H.R. 9, would require the President to develop and submit a plan to Congress outlining how the United States will meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals as part of the Paris Agreement. This plan would detail strategies for achieving a target of reducing emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025. It would also address how the U.S. will monitor other countries' contributions, use diplomatic tools to encourage compliance, assess the impact of climate change on U.S. infrastructure resilience, and consider the effects on jobs, consumer energy costs, and the development of new technologies. The bill also includes provisions to prohibit the use of funds to advance U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
This legislation primarily affects the executive branch, specifically directing the President to undertake planning and reporting. It would also require the President to seek public comment on the plan. Additionally, the bill mandates reports from the President and the Comptroller General on the impacts of the Paris Agreement and potential withdrawal on clean energy jobs in rural communities, U.S. economic competitiveness, and U.S. territories.
H.R. 9 passed the House of Representatives on May 2, 2019, by a recorded vote of 231-190. The bill was introduced in the 116th Congress and, having passed the House, would next proceed to the Senate for consideration. According to the provided information, this bill was introduced in a previous session and was not passed by the Senate.
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Official summary
Climate Action Now Act
This bill requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
(Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement.
(Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions. The President must seek and publish comments from the public when submitting and updating the plan.
(Sec. 5) Within six months, the President must report on the effect of the Paris Agreement on clean energy job development in rural communities.
(Sec. 6) Within six months, the President must also contract with the National Academy of Sciences to report on the potential impacts of a withdrawal by the United States from the agreement on the global economic competitiveness of the U.S. economy and on U.S. workers.
(Sec. 8) Within one year, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on the impact of the plan on U.S. territories.
Timeline
7 May 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9 do?
- The Climate Action Now Act, H.R. 9, would require the President to develop and submit a plan to Congress outlining how the United States will meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals as part of the Paris Agreement. This plan would detail strategies for achieving a target of reducing emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025. It would also address how the U.S. will monitor other countries' contributions, use diplomatic tools to encourage compliance, assess the impact of climate change on U.S. infrastructure resilience, and consider the effects on jobs, consumer energy costs, and the development of new technologies. The bill also includes provisions to prohibit the use of funds to advance U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. This legislation primarily affects the executive branch, specifically directing the President to undertake planning and reporting. It would also require the President to seek public comment on the plan. Additionally, the bill mandates reports from the President and the Comptroller General on the impacts of the Paris Agreement and potential withdrawal on clean energy jobs in rural communities, U.S. economic competitiveness, and U.S. territories. H.R. 9 passed the House of Representatives on May 2, 2019, by a recorded vote of 231-190. The bill was introduced in the 116th Congress and, having passed the House, would next proceed to the Senate for consideration. According to the provided information, this bill was introduced in a previous session and was not passed by the Senate.
- Has H.R. 9 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9?
- H.R. 9 was sponsored by Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), with 224 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9?
- Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. (7 May 2019).
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