Climate Resilience Workforce Act
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Latest action (1 Nov 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
What this bill does
H.R. 6492, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act, proposes to establish a national framework for addressing climate change impacts through workforce development. The bill would create an Office of Climate Resilience within the White House to coordinate federal actions, develop a national climate resilience action plan, and oversee grants for states, tribes, and local communities. It also aims to set up a Center for the Climate Resilience Workforce under the Department of Labor to support job quality, training, and creation within this sector.
The legislation affects individuals and communities by aiming to remove employment barriers, including those related to immigration status, criminal records, and drug testing, for participation in climate resilience work. It also establishes minimum labor standards for these workers and includes provisions for paid leave for federal employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Grant programs are proposed to create jobs and provide training and hiring support, with a focus on prioritizing frontline communities.
As H.R. 6492 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 25, 2022, it is in the early stages of the legislative process. Following its introduction, it was referred to multiple committees for consideration. To become law, the bill would need to be passed by the House, then the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
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Official summary
Climate Resilience Workforce Act
This bill sets forth provisions to establish a climate resilience workforce, a national climate resilience action plan, an Office of Climate Resilience within the White House, and related efforts and entities.
Timeline
1 Nov 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6492 do?
- H.R. 6492, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act, proposes to establish a national framework for addressing climate change impacts through workforce development. The bill would create an Office of Climate Resilience within the White House to coordinate federal actions, develop a national climate resilience action plan, and oversee grants for states, tribes, and local communities. It also aims to set up a Center for the Climate Resilience Workforce under the Department of Labor to support job quality, training, and creation within this sector. The legislation affects individuals and communities by aiming to remove employment barriers, including those related to immigration status, criminal records, and drug testing, for participation in climate resilience work. It also establishes minimum labor standards for these workers and includes provisions for paid leave for federal employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Grant programs are proposed to create jobs and provide training and hiring support, with a focus on prioritizing frontline communities. As H.R. 6492 was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 25, 2022, it is in the early stages of the legislative process. Following its introduction, it was referred to multiple committees for consideration. To become law, the bill would need to be passed by the House, then the Senate, and finally be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 6492 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6492. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6492?
- H.R. 6492 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 40 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6492?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (1 Nov 2022).
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