I have introduced the 100% Clean Economy Act , which implements the UN recommendation that our nation transition to a net-zero carbon emissions economy by 2050.
Support a transition to a net-zero carbon emissions economy by 2050 through the 100% Clean Economy Act.
Occurrences
Evidence
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) co-led the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019 to set a nationwide goal of achieving a 100 percent clean energy economy by 2050, defined as net-zero climate pollution across all sectors of the United States’ economy.
Tracker: Tip | This bill has the status Introduced. Latest Action: House - 11/22/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. The summary says the bill sets a national goal of achieving a 100% clean economy (economy-wide, net-zero greenhouse gas emissions) by no later than 2050.
That’s why I have introduced the 100% Clean Economy Act, which implements the UN recommendation that our nation transition to a net-zero carbon emissions economy by 2050.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) celebrated the inclusion of a number of her policies to build and deploy greater electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure, reach 100% net zero carbon emissions by 2050, invest in clean energy development, and strengthen dam and hydropower safety.
Assessments
The promise was framed as supporting the net-zero-by-2050 transition through the 100% Clean Economy Act, not guaranteeing enactment. Dingell co-led and introduced the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019, which directly matched the promised policy vehicle and goal. The bill did not become law, so the broader policy outcome was not enacted, but the stated support action was fulfilled in the same congressional term.