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Climate Readiness Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6119

Climate Readiness Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Defense to report on (1) the national security implications associated with climate change, and (2) strategies and approaches to responding to such change. The report must consider geopolitical and military impacts, including effects on the resiliency of missions of the Armed Forces.

Current Status of Bill HR 6119

Bill HR 6119 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill HR 6119 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2020.  Bill HR 6119's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of March 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6119

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6119

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Homeland security
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Military operations and strategy
- Military readiness

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6119

Climate Readiness Act of 2020
To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the national security implications of climate change.
Climate Readiness Act of 2020

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