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Authorization of Appropriations for the Green Climate Fund for 2025-2026

This bill authorizes the appropriation of $4 billion for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for contributions to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF is a multilateral fund designed to assist developing countries in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. The bill also establishes US policy regarding climate financing, emphasizing environmental justice and human rights.
Key points
Public Spending: Authorization of $4 billion for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for contributions to the Green Climate Fund.
Purpose: Funds are directed to the Green Climate Fund to support projects in developing countries focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
Policy Statement: Establishes a policy to provide climate financing that upholds environmental justice, gender equality, and the rights of indigenous peoples and impacted communities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4185
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2024-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4185.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public Spending: Authorization of $4 billion for each of fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for contributions to the Green Climate Fund.
  • Purpose: Funds are directed to the Green Climate Fund to support projects in developing countries focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
  • Policy Statement: Establishes a policy to provide climate financing that upholds environmental justice, gender equality, and the rights of indigenous peoples and impacted communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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