A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to enhance the readiness of the Department of Defense to challenges relating to climate change and to improve the energy and resource efficiency of the Department, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 5519, also known as the "Climate Change Readiness and Resource Efficiency Act," aims to address the impact of climate change on the Department of Defense (DoD) and improve its energy and resource efficiency. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to take steps to enhance the readiness of the DoD in response to challenges related to climate change.

Specifically, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense develop a comprehensive strategy to assess and address the vulnerabilities of DoD installations, infrastructure, and operations to the effects of climate change. This strategy must include measures to improve the resilience of DoD facilities and operations to extreme weather events, sea level rise, and other climate-related threats.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to prioritize energy and resource efficiency within the DoD. This includes implementing measures to reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy sources, and improve water conservation practices. The bill also calls for the development of guidelines for sustainable procurement practices within the DoD. Overall, the Climate Change Readiness and Resource Efficiency Act seeks to ensure that the DoD is prepared to effectively respond to the challenges posed by climate change while also promoting energy and resource efficiency within the Department.