A bill to codify an Executive order preparing the United States for the impacts of climate change, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 2239

Introduced

Jul 23, 2019

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Topics

Advisory bodies Air quality Climate change and greenhouse gases Environmental Protection Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

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Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for Executive Order 13653, which set forth strategies to enhance climate preparedness and resilience. It also established an interagency Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience as well a State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

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Jul 23, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 23, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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