119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 8406
This bill establishes a new Climate Change Education Program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase public understanding of climate change and its solutions. The program would award grants and cooperative agreements to schools, colleges, youth organizations, and professional groups to develop climate education curricula, train teachers, create career pathways in green economy jobs, and engage communities in climate adaptation and mitigation projects. The legislation prioritizes reaching environmental justice communities and emphasizes practical, actionable information about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and new climate-related technologies and careers. The bill authorizes $50 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2032, with funding allocated primarily to K-12 education efforts (50 percent), higher education institutions (30 percent), and professional development and youth corps organizations (10 percent each), and requires annual reports to Congress on the program's effectiveness.