Climate Resilience Workforce Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
What this bill does
The Climate Resilience Workforce Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to establish a workforce focused on climate resilience. It would create an Office of Climate Resilience within the White House, a Climate Resilience Equity Advisory Board, and a Center for the Climate Resilience Workforce under the Department of Labor. The bill also proposes national and state-level planning for climate resilience, and grants for job creation, workforce development, and training.
This legislation would primarily affect individuals and communities involved in climate resilience work, as well as those disproportionately impacted by climate change. It includes provisions for labor standards, removing employment barriers for certain populations, and support for disaster recovery workers. The bill was introduced in September 2023 and has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
17 Dec 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5760 do?
- The Climate Resilience Workforce Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to establish a workforce focused on climate resilience. It would create an Office of Climate Resilience within the White House, a Climate Resilience Equity Advisory Board, and a Center for the Climate Resilience Workforce under the Department of Labor. The bill also proposes national and state-level planning for climate resilience, and grants for job creation, workforce development, and training. This legislation would primarily affect individuals and communities involved in climate resilience work, as well as those disproportionately impacted by climate change. It includes provisions for labor standards, removing employment barriers for certain populations, and support for disaster recovery workers. The bill was introduced in September 2023 and has been referred to multiple committees in the House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 5760 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5760. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5760?
- H.R. 5760 was sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 43 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5760?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (17 Dec 2024).
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