Bill Title
To direct the President to develop a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement, and for other purposes.
Committees
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Bill Summary
Climate Action Now Act This bill requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change. Specifically, the plan must describe steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions. In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Date
May 2, 2019
Question
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote Type
RECORDED VOTE
Result
Agreed to
Description
Fletcher of Texas Amendment No. 22