H.R. 4461 · 113th Congress
Climate Change Education Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mike Honda
- Introduced
- 2014-04-10
- Latest action
- 2014-06-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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.