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Climate Resilience Strategy and Admission of Climate-Displaced Persons

This act aims to establish a global strategy for addressing the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels and extreme weather events. It also introduces the possibility of admitting individuals displaced from their homes due to climate change into the United States, providing them with support and resettlement opportunities. The goal is to protect human rights and offer assistance to the most vulnerable communities.
Key points
Establishes the definition of a 'climate-displaced person' and outlines rules for their admission to the U.S., with a minimum of 50,000 persons annually.
Creates a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy to help communities worldwide cope with negative climate impacts.
Requires data collection on climate-induced displacement and regular reporting of this information to Congress.
Provides training for U.S. diplomats on climate change impacts and assistance for displaced persons.
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Print number: 117_S_1335
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-04-22