Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8406

Climate Change Education Act

Climate Change: New Education and Job Training Program

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Next up: A house committee

The Climate Change Education Act is in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Education and Workforce on April 20, 2026, and it has not moved since that date. The bill is currently stalled because it must receive a vote or further action from these committees to move forward.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

Climate education bills often face political pushback and struggle to get enough votes to pass both the House and Senate.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7946 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7946 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would create a new program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to teach people of all ages about climate change. It focuses on how the climate is changing, what the consequences are, and how communities can find solutions.
Schools and colleges could apply for grants to update their lessons and train teachers. The goal is to make sure students graduate with a clear understanding of how the environment works and how it affects the economy and their future careers.
The program would also help people prepare for jobs in the green economy. This includes training for new technologies and careers in fields like renewable energy, water management, and construction.
A large portion of the money would go to communities that are most at risk from environmental changes. This includes low-income areas and tribal communities that often face the biggest challenges from extreme weather or pollution.
The bill asks for $50 million every year from 2027 through 2032 to pay for these grants and programs. This money would support local projects like installing environmental sensors at schools or creating community gardens.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Apr 21, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

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Apr 21, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Climate Change Education Act

Bill NumberHR 8406

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

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