3.0.0 6240 2023-01-11T13:33:41Z 2023-01-11T13:33:41Z House HR 2016-09-28 114 [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 147 (Wednesday, September 28, 2016)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. DELANEY:H.R. 6240.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H6106]]]> hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy18 Environment Subcommittee Referred to 2016-09-30T15:30:30Z Referred to 2016-09-28T14:15:10Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing Referred to 2016-09-28T14:15:05Z 2016-09-30 hssy18 Environment Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. Committee 2016-09-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2016-09-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2016-09-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2016-09-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2016-09-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress D000620 Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] John Delaney D MD K. 6 N G000564 Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19] Christopher Gibson R NY P. 19 2016-09-28 True L000579 Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] Alan Lowenthal D CA S. 47 2016-09-28 True C001107 Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26] Carlos Curbelo R FL 26 2016-09-28 True D000610 Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-21] Theodore Deutch D FL E. 21 2016-09-28 True D000613 Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10] Robert Dold R IL J. 10 2016-09-28 True P000608 Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] Scott Peters D CA H. 52 2016-09-28 True M001181 Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7] Patrick Meehan R PA 7 2016-11-14 False Environmental Protection Advisory bodies Alternative and renewable resources Climate change and greenhouse gases Congressional oversight Credit and credit markets Economic performance and conditions Energy efficiency and conservation Energy research Environmental health Government lending and loan guarantees Government studies and investigations Research and development Environmental Protection 00 2016-09-28 Introduced in House 2017-05-17T15:34:22Z Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016

This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must:

  • undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States;
  • make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and
  • use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate.

In order to be eligible for membership on the Commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment.

]]> Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016 Display Title Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016 Official Title as Introduced To accelerate reductions in climate pollution in order to leave a better planet for future generations, and to create a bipartisan commission to develop economically viable policies to achieve science-based emissions reduction targets. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016 Introduced in House 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114hr6240ih/xml/BILLS-114hr6240ih.xml 2016-09-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.