Bill > S3621

This bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends. The bill defines key terms like "adaptation," "cultural resource," and "ecosystem service," and outlines the duties of the National Center, including providing leadership, coordinating with other federal agencies, and allocating funding to the Regional Centers. The bill also authorizes appropriations of $97 million in fiscal year 2023, increasing to $145 million by fiscal year 2027, to carry out the provisions of the Act.