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H.R.2326 / 115th Congress

Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 3, 2017

Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2017

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;

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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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] · D–MD

Committees

  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
15 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

  3. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

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