Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Apr 22, 2026
What it does
The Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026 would require the heads of five federal agencies—EPA, Interior, Energy, Agriculture, and Commerce—to establish Youth Advisory Councils composed of 15 to 25 members aged 16 to 29, with at least half from disadvantaged communities and no more than 60% from any single professional or interest category. These councils would provide annual recommendations on environmental justice, climate change mitigation, pollution reduction, and programs for disadvantaged youth communities, meet at least annually with public access, and receive administrative support and a designated federal officer, while being exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The bill…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.