H.R. 4442 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2021
H.R. 4442 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jul 16, 2021, sponsored by Jamaal Bowman with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2021 This bill provides environmental and educational resources to public elementary and secondary schools and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to provide climate capital facilities grants to eligible entities (e.g., public schools and BIE schools).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jamaal Bowman (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 70 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Jul 16, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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