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Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2021
Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to significant actions that exacerbate climate change, to reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-11-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.