H.R. 2644
117th Congress
House
To provide direct funding to local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish Green New Deal programs and initiatives, and for other purposes.
Environmental Protection
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAlternative and renewable resources
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Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCriminal justice information and recordsDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEarth sciencesEcologyElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign laborForests, forestry, treesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesIndian lands and resources rightsInfrastructure developmentIntergovernmental relationsLabor standardsLabor-management relationsLighting, heating, coolingLow- and moderate-income housingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority employmentOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPedestrians and bicyclingPipelinesPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic transitPublic utilities and utility ratesRacial and ethnic relationsSoil pollutionState and local government operationsWages and earningsWater qualityWater use and supplyWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's employment
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6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 20, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Financial Services, Education and Labor, and the Judiciary, 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.
Apr 19, 2021
Introduced in House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Plain-English summary
Green New Deals for Cities Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide funding to states, local governments, or Native American nations to carry out Green New Deal projects, such as projects to clean up pollution, climate adaptation measures, or conservation projects on family farms.
In order to receive such funding, a state, local government, or Native American nation must have a local Green New Deal program proposal and meet other requirements as specified by the bill. A proposal must contain certain commitments, including a commitment to zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers.
Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
11
- Agriculture Committee
- Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
- Education and Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Environment Subcommittee
- Financial Services Committee
- Highways and Transit Subcommittee
- Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
Cosponsors
40
D
McCollum, Betty
D
McGovern, James P.
D
Smith, Adam
D
Lieu, Ted
D
Meng, Grace
Napolitano, Grace
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
D
Khanna, Ro
D
Stansbury, Melanie A.
Lowenthal, Alan
Levin, Andy
D
Takano, Mark
D
Jacobs, Sara
D
Nadler, Jerrold
D
Suozzi, Thomas R.
D
Welch, Peter
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Espaillat, Adriano
D
García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
D
Gomez, Jimmy
D
Huffman, Jared
D
Jayapal, Pramila
Jones, Mondaire
MALONEY, CAROLYN
Newman, Marie
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
D
Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
D
Omar, Ilhan
D
Pressley, Ayanna
D
Raskin, Jamie
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
D
Thompson, Mike
D
Tlaib, Rashida
D
Torres, Ritchie
D
Vargas, Juan
D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
D
Williams, Nikema
D
Wilson, Frederica S.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2644: To provide direct funding to local, Tribal, and territorial governments to establish Green New Deal programs and initiatives, and for other purposes.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2644/
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