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H.R. 2570

Introduced

Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021

Introduced 4/15/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.

5/20/2021 • House

Summary

Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021

This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to require an issuer of securities to annually disclose information regarding climate change-related risks posed to the issuer, including an issuer's strategies and actions to mitigate these risks.

Specifically, issuers must report their direct and indirect greenhouse-gas emissions and disclose their fossil fuel-related assets.

Reported to House • 5/20/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityBusiness recordsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoalCorporate finance and managementFinancial services and investmentsOil and gasSecuritiesSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Water use and supply

Congressional Votes (0)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (15)

Party Breakdown

15
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Democrat • IL-6

Sponsored 4/15/2021

Cosponsors (14)

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Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

D-PA-8

Joined 4/15/2021

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Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

D-IL-11

Joined 4/15/2021

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Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

D-CA-47

Joined 4/15/2021

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

D-CO-2

Joined 4/15/2021

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Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]

D-CA-49

Joined 4/15/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 15, 2021

Committee Review

May 12, 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House5/20/2021
Introduced in House4/15/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors14