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119-hr-2674119th Congress

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

Sponsored By: Representative Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

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Summary

Creates a Department of Homeland Security climate change research and development program to reduce climate risks to homeland security operations. It would direct the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to evaluate federal research and, subject to available funding, carry out R&D that prioritizes mitigating climate-driven effects on preparedness, emergency planning, disaster response, and the Department's ability to operate.

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  • DHS personnel and mission readiness: Would get targeted research aimed at risks that impair the Department's ability to respond to climate-driven events.
  • State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments: Must be consulted so their emergency planning and preparedness priorities can inform the research agenda.
  • Owners and operators of critical infrastructure: May be consulted and could see R&D focused on climate impacts that threaten infrastructure function.
  • Congressional oversight: The Under Secretary must report to specified House and Senate committees not later than 1 year after enactment and annually for 3 years on any R&D carried out under this section.

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New climate risk research at Homeland Security

If enacted, this bill would set up a Homeland Security program on climate risks. It would study how climate change affects preparedness, disaster response, and recovery, prioritizing risks that affect DHS operations. DHS would review existing federal research and, if funded, run new research to reduce risks. DHS would consult other agencies, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, and critical infrastructure owners. The first report would be due within 1 year after enactment, then yearly for 3 years.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 4/7/2025

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