Duties of Commission

(a) Goals The Commission shall set goals for emissions reduction to be achieved by 2031 and every five years thereafter through 2056, using such estimated rates of reduction as the Commission determines reflect the latest scientific findings of what is necessary to avoid the serious human health and environmental consequences of climate change. (b) Review The Commission shall assess the effect of existing policies and programs of the Federal government with the aim of achieving the emissions reduction goals in subsection (a). (c) Report Beginning in 2032, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall issue a report to the President, Congress, and the States, which shall include— (1) an analysis of whether the policies and programs assessed under subsection (b) are on pace to achieving the emissions reduction goals set under subsection (a); (2) recommendations, if any, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and (3) a minority report with dissenting views, if applicable.