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Climate Displaced Persons Act

3/14/2024, 1:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 3340

Bill 118 s 3340, also known as the Climate Displaced Persons Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the growing issue of climate displacement. The bill recognizes that climate change is causing more frequent and severe natural disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, which are displacing millions of people from their homes.

The Climate Displaced Persons Act seeks to provide assistance and protection to individuals and communities who have been forced to leave their homes due to the impacts of climate change. This includes providing funding for relocation, housing, and support services for those who have been displaced.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a task force to study the impacts of climate displacement and develop strategies for addressing the issue in the future. The task force would also be responsible for coordinating with other government agencies and international organizations to ensure a comprehensive response to climate displacement. Overall, the Climate Displaced Persons Act aims to provide much-needed support and resources to those who have been affected by climate change and are in need of assistance. It recognizes the importance of addressing the root causes of climate displacement and working towards solutions that will help communities adapt and thrive in the face of a changing climate.

Current Status of Bill S 3340

Bill S 3340 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3340 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023.  Bill S 3340's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of November 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3340

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3340

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3340

Climate Displaced Persons Act
Climate Displaced Persons Act
A bill to establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes.

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