EAGER Draft Legislation
EAGER Case Statement
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Education for a Green Economic Recovery Act (EAGER) – $1-4 billion annually
Status: Not yet introduced
Details: In 2008, Senators Murray (D-WA) and Snowe (R-ME) introduced an amendment (SA-4866) to the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (S-3036) that would allocate 1-4% (or $1-4 billion per year) of carbon emissions permit auction proceeds to climate change education. Unfortunately, the bill died. Congressmen Doggett and Blumenauer also included a similar provision in their Climate Matters Act (HR-6316), which also died.
Senator Murray has drafted language for EAGER to be introduced as its own bill, including a comprehensive $500M spending plan that demonstrates how this funding can lead to a nation that supports and actively participates in a green economy.
Strategy: Gather endorsements from as many college and university Presidents and Chancellors as possible in advance of introduction.
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