Climate Resilience Workforce Act

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill 118 HR 5760, also known as the Climate Resilience Workforce Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change on the workforce. The bill seeks to create a new program within the Department of Labor that would provide funding for training and education programs focused on climate resilience and adaptation.

Specifically, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act would establish a Climate Resilience Workforce Development Program, which would award grants to eligible entities such as community colleges, labor organizations, and non-profit organizations to develop and implement training programs for workers in industries that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The bill also includes provisions to prioritize funding for programs that serve underrepresented and disadvantaged communities, as well as requirements for reporting and evaluation to ensure that the program is effectively meeting its goals. Overall, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act aims to address the growing need for a skilled workforce capable of responding to the challenges posed by climate change, while also promoting equity and inclusion in the workforce development process.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5760

Introduced on
2023-09-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill 118 HR 5760, also known as the Climate Resilience Workforce Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change on the workforce. The bill seeks to create a new program within the Department of Labor that would provide funding for training and education programs focused on climate resilience and adaptation.

Specifically, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act would establish a Climate Resilience Workforce Development Program, which would award grants to eligible entities such as community colleges, labor organizations, and non-profit organizations to develop and implement training programs for workers in industries that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The bill also includes provisions to prioritize funding for programs that serve underrepresented and disadvantaged communities, as well as requirements for reporting and evaluation to ensure that the program is effectively meeting its goals. Overall, the Climate Resilience Workforce Act aims to address the growing need for a skilled workforce capable of responding to the challenges posed by climate change, while also promoting equity and inclusion in the workforce development process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Air quality
Citizenship and naturalization
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Ecology
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employee hiring
Employee leave
Employment and training programs
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Executive Office of the President
Executive agency funding and structure
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Food assistance and relief
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Immigration status and procedures
Indian social and development programs
Labor standards
Low- and moderate-income housing
Natural disasters
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

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Recent Activity

Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.