Study Mandated on Geoengineering Effects on Human Health and Environment
This Act requires the Department of Energy to conduct a study identifying any negative effects of covered geoengineering projects, such as injecting aerosols into the atmosphere, on human health and the environment. The goal is to assess the safety of these large-scale climate interventions, particularly those funded or executed by federal agencies. The findings will be reported to Congress, providing citizens with crucial information regarding the potential impact of these technologies on their daily lives.
Key points
Mandates a federal study on the negative effects of geoengineering (e.g., spraying aerosols into the atmosphere) on human health and the environment.
The study specifically targets projects funded by or involving federal agencies.
Results must be reported to Congress to ensure transparency and risk assessment regarding climate intervention technologies.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6941
Sponsor: Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]
Process start date: 2026-01-06