Climate Resilience Workforce Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:17:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5760 Climate Resilience Workforce Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5760

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5760

Bill HR 5760 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2023. Bill HR 5760 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 27, 2023. Bill HR 5760's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5760

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Environmental Protection

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Advisory bodiesAir qualityCitizenship and naturalizationClimate change and greenhouse gasesCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEcologyEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresExecutive Office of the PresidentExecutive agency funding and structureFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationImmigration status and proceduresIndian social and development programsLabor standardsLow- and moderate-income housingNatural disastersPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationRacial and ethnic relationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentWages and earningsWorker safety and health