H.R. 759 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Climate Stewardship Act of 2005
H.R. 759 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 10, 2005, sponsored by Wayne Gilchrest with 122 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 122
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Climate Stewardship Act of 2005 - Expands Federal climate change research initiatives by: (1) establishing a graduate fellowship program; (2) creating a grant program for research in identified priority areas; and (3) instituting research programs on potential abrupt climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) related standards, measurement technologies, and processes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 109 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards. (Feb 28, 2005)
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