The measure would require the Department of Homeland Security’s Under Secretary for Science and Technology to review existing federal research on how climate change may negatively affect homeland security. The review must consider disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and whether federal funding for major disaster and emergency declarations is structured to address these effects. The Under Secretary may then conduct research and development, subject to available funding, with priority given to effects that could interfere with Department operations. The work would involve consultation with relevant federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial officials and critical infrastructure owners and operators. The Under Secretary would report to specified congressional committees within one year and annually for three years after that.
The measure focuses on research and planning within the Department of Homeland Security. It does not describe new duties or services for individuals.
The measure gives no specific cost estimate. Research and development may be conducted only if appropriations are available.
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