VoterlyH.R. 9: Climate Action Now Act
116th Congress · Sponsored from Florida · In progress
What this bill does
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. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement. (Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of 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. The President must seek and publish comments from the public when submitting and updating the plan. (Sec. 5) Within six months, the President must report on the effect of the Paris Agreement on clean energy job development in rural communities. (Sec. 6) Within six months, the President must also contract with the National Academy of Sciences to report on the potential impacts of a withdrawal by the United States from the agreement on the global economic competitiveness of the U.S. economy and on U.S. workers. (Sec. 8) Within one year, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on the impact of the plan on U.S. territories.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2019-03-27
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 224
- Latest action Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] introduced H.R. 9. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 9? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 9 do?
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. (Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used t…
Who sponsored H.R. 9?
Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D) of Florida is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 9?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 9 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.