Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7246

119th Congress

Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 27, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill would address financial risks related to climate change. Based on the title, it likely requires financial institutions or regulators to assess, disclose, or manage risks that climate change poses to the financial system.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced1/27/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026

This bill would address financial risks related to climate change. Based on the title, it likely requires financial institutions or regulators to assess, disclose, or manage risks that climate change poses to the financial system.

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This bill would address financial risks related to climate change. Based on the title, it likely requires financial institutions or regulators to assess, disclose, or manage risks that climate change poses to the financial system.

Bill Number: 7246
Introduced: 1/27/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7246
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 1/27/2026
Summary: This bill would address financial risks related to climate change. Based on the title, it likely requires financial institutions or regulators to assess, disclose, or manage risks that climate change poses to the financial system.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would address financial risks related to climate change. Based on the title, it likely requires financial institutions or regulators to assess, disclose, or manage risks that climate change poses to the financial system.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on climate-related risks within the financial sector.
It would likely establish requirements for how financial institutions handle climate change as a financial risk factor.
The legislation may involve federal financial regulators overseeing climate risk assessments.
It could require disclosure of how climate change might affect banks, investment firms, or insurance companies.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and investment firms that may need to evaluate and report on climate-related financial risks. Federal financial regulators would likely gain new responsibilities for monitoring these risks. Consumers and investors could receive more information about how climate change might affect their financial institutions and investments.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7246, 119th Congress (2026). "Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7246

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