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US S2153
A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to submit to Congress a report on vulnerabilities to Coast Guard installations resulting from climate change over the next 20 years, including an overview of mitigations that may be necessary to ensure the continued operational viability of the vulnerable installations.
AI Summary
This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to submit a report to Congress on the vulnerabilities of its installations resulting from climate change over the next 20 years. The report must include a list of the 10 most vulnerable Coast Guard installations, an overview of the mitigations necessary to ensure their continued operational viability and resiliency, and the associated costs. The report must also discuss the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard's humanitarian assistance, disaster relief missions, and operational posture, as well as the mitigations needed to ensure mission resiliency and their costs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 07/17/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2153/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2153/BILLS-116s2153is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2153/BILLS-116s2153is.pdf.pdf |
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