H.R. 4461 — Climate Change Education Act

Summary

Climate Change Education Act - Declares that the evidence for human-induced climate change is overwhelming and undeniable.

Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish a Climate Change Education Program to:

broaden the understanding of human-induced climate change, possible consequences, and potential solutions;
apply the latest scientific and technological discoveries to provide learning opportunities to people of all ages;
conduct a national information campaign to help people understand and promote implementation of new technologies, programs, and incentives related to energy conservation, renewable energy, and greenhouse gas reduction; and
inform the public of impacts to human health and safety as a result of climate change.

Directs NOAA to establish a grant program to support climate change education.

2014-04-10
Introduced in House
2014-04-10
Introduced in House
2014-04-10
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the 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.
2014-04-10
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the 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.
2014-04-11
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
2014-04-28
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3223)
2014-06-13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
2014-06-13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.