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S 922 115th Congress Senate

Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017

Official title: A bill to establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of cli… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 24, 2017 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Advisory bodiesAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesDepartment of Commerce
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)
Apr 24, 2017
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 Latest action April 24, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2494-2495)

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Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to issue climate change obligations. The proceeds from the debt obligations must be deposited in the Adapt America Fund established by this bill within the Department of Commerce.

Commerce must carry out an investment program to fund projects for reducing economic, social, and environmental impact of the adverse effects of climate change.

The bill establishes the Climate Change Advisory Commission to: (1) establish recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for the investment program; and (2) identify categories of the most cost-effective investments and projects that emphasize multiple benefits to commerce, human health, and ecosystems.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2129 Identical bill Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 922: Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-922/
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"S. 922: Climate Change Adapt America Fund Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-922/.
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S. 922, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-922/.
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