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H.R. 9 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

Climate Action Now Act

H.R. 9 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 27, 2019, sponsored by Kathy Castor with 224 co-sponsors. Congress held 10 roll call votes on it.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Mar 27, 2019
Co-sponsors
224
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What it does

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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kathy Castor (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 224 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 27, 2019
  • Passed the HouseMay 2, 2019
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. (May 7, 2019)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · May 2, 2019 · Passed
    231–190
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · May 2, 2019 · Failed
    206–214

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 9 (116th Congress): Climate Action Now Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-hr-9/climate-action-now-act (accessed 2026-10-13).