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US HR7738

US HR7738
Climate-Resilient International Development Optimization Act


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Introduced
07/23/2020
In Committee
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the integration of climate-resilience considerations into all development work of the United States, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Climate-Resilient International Development Optimization Act, requires the integration of climate-resilience considerations into all development work of the United States. Key provisions include: Agencies with direct international development programs and investments must incorporate climate resilience into their decision-making, collaborate with other agencies and countries to share knowledge and best practices, and support efforts by recipient countries to integrate climate resilience into their development planning. A Working Group on Climate-Resilient International Development is established to provide support and guidance to these agencies. Agencies must report on their progress in implementing these requirements, and the Working Group must report annually to Congress. The bill also authorizes appropriations to carry out these activities from 2021 to 2030.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 07/23/2020)

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