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Managing Climate Risk in US Finance

This act aims to strengthen the financial stability of the United States by better managing risks associated with climate change. It establishes a new advisory committee to help assess the impact of climate on the economy and finance, potentially leading to greater security for citizens' savings and investments. Banks and financial institutions will need to better assess and manage climate risks, which may affect the availability of loans or insurance in the future.
Key points
Establishment of an Advisory Committee on Climate Risk to advise the Financial Stability Oversight Council on the impact of climate change on the financial system.
Requirement for banking and insurance agencies to incorporate climate risk (e.g., floods, droughts) into their assessments and oversight of financial institutions.
Publication of reports assessing the potential impact of climate risk on U.S. financial stability and recommendations for improving risk management.
Encouragement of international cooperation on climate-related financial risk management.
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Additional Information
Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2021
Print number: HR 1549
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2021-03-03