OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3756.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-06-08.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The Department of Homeland Security will study the link between climate change and homeland security, including terrorism and natural disasters.
- The act aims to improve planning and response to natural disasters that may be intensified by climate change.
- It will assess the adequacy of current federal funding for disaster response to better meet future demands.
- Research findings will be regularly reported to Congress, increasing transparency.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.