We have received text from H.R. 6941: Atmosphere Study Act. This bill was received on 2026-01-06, and currently has no cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Atmosphere Study Act, aims to direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a comprehensive study focused on the potential negative effects of specific geoengineering projects on human health and the environment. Below is a detailed summary of its main components:
Geoengineering Study
The Secretary of Energy is tasked with conducting a study within 180 days of the bill's enactment. This study will involve collaboration with other relevant federal and state agencies. Its primary goal is to identify any harmful impacts that geoengineering projects, which are partially or fully funded by federal money or in which federal agencies have participated, may have.
Study Report
Once the study is concluded, the Secretary of Energy is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the findings from the study within one year following its completion. This report will provide insights into the effects of geoengineering projects on the health of humans and the environment.
Definitions
- Covered Geoengineering Project: This refers to any geoengineering initiative that receives federal funding or is associated with federal agency involvement.
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Geoengineering:
Defined as large-scale interventions in Earth's climate system intended to mitigate climate change effects. It includes:
- Injecting metal-based aerosols into the atmosphere or releasing sulfate compounds into the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and lower Earth's surface temperature.
- Spraying sea salt into marine clouds to increase their brightness and reflectivity.
- Any other similar technological interventions as identified by the Secretary of Energy.
- Secretary: Refers specifically to the Secretary of Energy.
Goals of the Bill
The primary goal of this bill is to understand the implications of geoengineering practices that are being funded or directly influenced by federal resources. By identifying any adverse effects on human health and the environment, the legislation seeks to ensure informed decision-making and responsible management of geoengineering initiatives.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Elijah Crane Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Elijah Crane:
- H.R.6959: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley, in recognition of exemplary investigative journalism that uncovered waste, fraud, and abuse perpetrated against American taxpayers.
- H.R.6942: To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Nick Shirley, in recognition of exemplary investigative journalism that uncovered waste, fraud, and abuse perpetrated against American taxpayers.
- H.R.6941: To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study to identify the effects of covered geoengineering projects on the health of humans and the environment, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6931: To approve the settlement of water rights claims of the Yavapai-Apache Nation in the State of Arizona, to authorize construction of a water project relating to those water rights claims, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6846: DEFEND Act
- H.R.5729: North Rim Restoration Act of 2025
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Representative Elijah Crane Net Worth
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