HR6941FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

The Atmosphere Study Act (H.R. 6941)

Original title: To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study to identify the effects of covered geoengineering projects on the health of humans and the environment, and for other purposes.

January 6, 2026

Environment Energy Climate Change Public Health Federal Research

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Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation establishes a formal federal review process for '' projects, which could influence future funding, regulatory oversight, or the continuation of experimental climate-cooling technologies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of Energy

The Secretary is mandated to conduct the study and submit a report to Congress.

Federal and State Agencies

These agencies are required to coordinate with the Secretary of Energy to assist in the study.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Crane is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. context

Summary

This bill requires the U.S. Secretary of Energy to study the potential health and environmental impacts of large-scale climate intervention projects that receive federal funding or agency participation. The findings must be submitted to Congress within one year of the study's completion.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered a 'geoengineering project' under this bill?

It includes large-scale climate interventions like injecting or sulfates into the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, or spraying sea salt into clouds to increase brightness, as well as other similar technologies determined by the Secretary of Energy.

Who is responsible for conducting this study?

The Secretary of Energy is responsible for conducting the study, working in conjunction with other relevant federal and state agencies.

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Formalizing Geoengineering Oversight

The bill represents a move toward formalizing the definition and oversight of geoengineering projects within the federal government.

Secretary of Energy

Connected Entities

organizationCongress“Receives the study report”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Committee responsible for reviewing the bill”Map →

personMr. Crane“Introduced the bill”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Receives the study report”Map →

organizationSenate“Receives the study report”Map →

organizationSecretary of Energy“Responsible for conducting the study”Map →

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