HR 9
116th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Economic performance and conditions
Elementary and secondary education
Energy prices
Environmental education
Government studies and investigations
Infrastructure development
Intergovernmental relations
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rural conditions and development
State and local government operations
Climate Action Now Act
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50 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 7, 2019
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
May 6, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 2, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 184).
May 2, 2019
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 214 (Roll no. 183).
May 2, 2019
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Barr motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with new text at the end of the bill stating that this Act shall take effect on the date that the President certifies that meeting the nationally determined contribution of the United States under the Paris Agreement will not result in a net transfer of jobs from the United States to China.
May 2, 2019
Mr. Barr moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (text: CR H3426)
May 2, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 2, 2019
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 9.
May 2, 2019
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 30.
May 2, 2019
The Committee resumed its sitting.
May 2, 2019
The Committee rose informally to receive a message.
May 2, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Engel amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Engel demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Engel amendment No. 29.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crow amendment No. 28.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Levin (CA) amendment No. 27.
May 2, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Van Drew amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Van Drew demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 2, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pressley amendment No. 23.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Van Drew amendment No. 26.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Neguse amendment No. 25.
May 2, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schrier amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Schrier demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 24.
May 2, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fletcher amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fletcher demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Fletcher amendment No. 22.
May 2, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kim amendment No. 21.
May 2, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3411-3420, H3420-3429)
May 2, 2019
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
May 2, 2019
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 184).
May 1, 2019
Rule H. Res. 329 passed House.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 10.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Porter amendment No. 19.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouda amendment No. 18.
May 1, 2019
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 9 as unfinished business.
May 1, 2019
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
May 1, 2019
Mr. Pallone moved that the Committee rise.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lee (NV) amendment No. 20.
May 1, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Porter amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Panetta amendment No. 17.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brendan F. Boyle (PA) amendment No. 16.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gonzalez-Colon (PR) amendment No. 15.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 14.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 13.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Case amendment No. 12.
May 1, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gosar demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the amendment until a time to be announced.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 11.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 9.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 8.
May 1, 2019
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 329, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Shalala amendment No. 7.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2019 | House · vote #184 | On Passage | Passed | 231–190 | See who voted → |
| May 2, 2019 | House · vote #183 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 206–214 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Climate Action Now Act
This bill requires the President to develop and update annually a plan for the United States to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement on climate change.
(Sec. 3) In addition, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to withdraw from the agreement.
(Sec. 4) The bill outlines what must be included in the plan, including descriptions of steps to (1) cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26%-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and (2) confirm that other parties to the agreement with major economies are fulfilling their announced contributions. The President must seek and publish comments from the public when submitting and updating the plan.
(Sec. 5) Within six months, the President must report on the effect of the Paris Agreement on clean energy job development in rural communities.
(Sec. 6) Within six months, the President must also contract with the National Academy of Sciences to report on the potential impacts of a withdrawal by the United States from the agreement on the global economic competitiveness of the U.S. economy and on U.S. workers.
(Sec. 8) Within one year, the Government Accountability Office must study and report on the impact of the plan on U.S. territories.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
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