Green New Deal for Public Schools Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act, introduced by Senator Ed Markey, is a proposed piece of legislation focused on education. While the specific details of the bill are not yet available, its title suggests a focus on environmental initiatives within public schools.
As this bill has just been introduced, its full text has not been published, making it impossible to determine its precise provisions, who it would affect, or what specific actions it would mandate. Information regarding the bill's scope, target beneficiaries, or implementation methods is not yet public.
The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026. From here, it would typically undergo committee review and potentially be scheduled for debate and a vote in the Senate, before needing to pass the House of Representatives and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5195 do?
- The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act, introduced by Senator Ed Markey, is a proposed piece of legislation focused on education. While the specific details of the bill are not yet available, its title suggests a focus on environmental initiatives within public schools. As this bill has just been introduced, its full text has not been published, making it impossible to determine its precise provisions, who it would affect, or what specific actions it would mandate. Information regarding the bill's scope, target beneficiaries, or implementation methods is not yet public. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026. From here, it would typically undergo committee review and potentially be scheduled for debate and a vote in the Senate, before needing to pass the House of Representatives and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has S. 5195 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5195. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5195?
- S. 5195 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5195?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (30 Jul 2026).
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