Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T03:47:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4737 Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 3:47 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4737

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to evaluate current federal research and development regarding approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on homeland security to identify research and development gaps. DHS must conduct additional research and development to fill those gaps.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4737

Bill HR 4737 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2019. Bill HR 4737 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 18, 2019. Bill HR 4737's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of February 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4737

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4737

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Government studies and investigations

- Homeland security

- Natural disasters

- Terrorism

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4737

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security to research and evaluate existing Federal research regarding approaches to mitigate climate change on homeland security to identify areas for further research within the Department, research and develop approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on homeland security, and for other purposes.

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act