HR-2570 : Still Just a Bill


Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2021

This bill directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to require an issuer of securities to annually disclose information regarding climate change-related risks posed to the issuer, including an issuer's strategies and actions to mitigate these risks.

Specifically, issuers must report their direct and indirect greenhouse-gas emissions and disclose their fossil fuel-related assets.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-20CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.House floor actions
2021-05-20CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-39.House floor actions
2021-05-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 24.House committee actions
2021-05-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-04-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2021-04-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Finance and Financial Sector
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Business records
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Coal
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Financial services and investments
  • Oil and gas
  • Securities
  • Water use and supply
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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