Climate Change Education Act
Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Spend $50 Million a Year on Climate Change Education
The Climate Change Education Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from many Democrats, it lacks Republican cosponsors and faces a tough path in a divided Congress where climate spending is often debated.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The bill calls for partnerships with labor organizations, trade organizations, and apprenticeship programs to build career pathways in climate-related jobs. Union members in trades connected to green energy and building efficiency could benefit from expanded training pipelines and workforce development.
“incorporation of climate change mitigation and green technologies into new and existing high-quality career and technical education career pathways and work-based learning experiences in high-demand climate-related jobs, including development of partnerships with labor organizations, trade organizations, and apprenticeship programs”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Climate Change Education Act
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