Bill > HR2674

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to research and develop strategies for mitigating the negative effects of climate change on homeland security. Specifically, the Under Secretary must first evaluate existing federal research on climate change impacts, examining how these effects influence emergency planning, disaster preparedness and recovery, and federal funding for disaster responses. The research can then be conducted, subject to available funding, with a priority on understanding how climate change might impair DHS's operational capabilities. The Under Secretary is mandated to consult and potentially coordinate with other federal agencies, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, and critical infrastructure owners and operators. The bill defines climate change as detectable changes in the climate system directly or indirectly attributed to human activity that alters the global atmosphere's composition. Additionally, the bill requires the Under Secretary to submit annual reports to Congressional committees for three years detailing the research and development activities undertaken, ensuring transparency and ongoing congressional oversight of these climate change research efforts.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2674/all-info