# 119-s-4914: Green Ribbon Act of 2026

119-s-4914, Green Ribbon Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-22).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4914
- Congress: 119
- Title: Green Ribbon Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-22

## Summary

**Expands and strengthens the Green Ribbon Schools Program** to push more schools toward environmental literacy, healthier indoor environments, and long-term sustainability. The bill would widen who can participate, update award standards, and fund state support and recognition to reach more under-resourced and tribal schools. - Students and families: Would push schools to set graduate environmental literacy goals and improve indoor air and other health conditions tied to learning. - Schools, the Bureau of Indian Education, and colleges: Would expand eligibility for recognition, reserve $250,000 for Interior support for BIE-operated or funded schools, and offer a $10,000 honorarium to each award winner subject to appropriations. - State education agencies and program support: Would create competitive grants of $250,000 to $1,000,000 that must spend at least 40% on under-resourced schools, fund statewide training and partnerships, require updated award criteria aligned with EPA and CDC science, and mandate annual and biannual program reports.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Green Ribbon awards and eligibility: benefit, medium. This bill would strengthen the Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools awards. It would expand which schools and institutions can be eligible. The Secretary would update award criteria within 6 months and consult the EPA and CDC. Each award winner would receive a $10,000 honorarium if Congress…
- State grants to expand green schools: benefit, medium. This bill would create competitive grants for State education agencies to scale green school practices. Individual grants would be $250,000 to $1,000,000 and funds would be available for up to 3 years. States would have to spend at least 40% of grant money on under‑resourced schools and show docume…
- Museums and libraries Green Ribbon awards: benefit, low. This bill would direct the Institute of Museum and Library Services to start a Green Ribbon award program for museums, libraries, and similar institutions. National award winners would get a $10,000 honorarium. The bill would authorize $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and allow funds for 2028–2032,…
- Office of school infrastructure support: benefit, low. This bill would create an Office of School Infrastructure and Sustainability inside the Department of Education with three full‑time staff. The office would provide technical help and, if Congress funds it, grants to states and local school districts on planning, construction, operations, and green…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-3396: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4914 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4914)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-3396: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3396)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4914 (as of 2026-10-22).