H.R. 6240 · 114th Congress
Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016
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DelaneySponsor7 cosponsors · 3 D, 4 R
6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must:
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Sep 28, 2016
Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016
This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must:
- undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States;
- make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and
- use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate.
In order to be eligible for membership on the Commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016
Latest action (Sep 30, 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Policy area: Environmental Protection · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 28, 2016
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.