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Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act
3/12/2024, 7:02 PM
Summary of Bill S 2189
Bill 118 s 2189, also known as the Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the executive branch in regards to emissions and environmental impact.
The bill requires the executive branch, including federal agencies and departments, to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact on an annual basis. This information will be made publicly available in a centralized database for easy access by the public and policymakers.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the executive branch set specific emissions reduction goals and develop strategies to achieve these goals. This will help ensure that the federal government is taking proactive steps to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate its impact on the environment. Overall, the Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act aims to hold the executive branch accountable for its environmental impact and promote greater transparency in government operations. By requiring regular reporting and goal-setting, this bill seeks to encourage the federal government to take meaningful action to address climate change and reduce emissions.
The bill requires the executive branch, including federal agencies and departments, to report on their greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact on an annual basis. This information will be made publicly available in a centralized database for easy access by the public and policymakers.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the executive branch set specific emissions reduction goals and develop strategies to achieve these goals. This will help ensure that the federal government is taking proactive steps to reduce its carbon footprint and mitigate its impact on the environment. Overall, the Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act aims to hold the executive branch accountable for its environmental impact and promote greater transparency in government operations. By requiring regular reporting and goal-setting, this bill seeks to encourage the federal government to take meaningful action to address climate change and reduce emissions.
Congressional Summary of S 2189
Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to establish and maintain a publicly accessible and searchable database of fossil fuel-powered travel by the President, the Vice President, and political appointees where such travel is on official business or paid for by a third party if the individual is appearing in their official capacity.
The bill makes an exception where publishing on the database could be deemed a national security risk.
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Current Status of Bill S 2189
Bill S 2189 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2189 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2189's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 22, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2189
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2189
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2189
Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act
Executive Branch Emissions Transparency Act
A bill to require the publication of fossil-fuel powered travel by the President, the Vice President, and political appointees, and for other purposes.
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