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Federal Agencies Climate Planning: Preparing for Climate Change Impacts

This act mandates federal agencies to develop climate action plans, aiming to protect citizens' health, safety, and finances. Agencies will assess risks, devise adaptation strategies, and report progress to better prepare the nation for extreme weather events and long-term climate impacts. Citizens can expect greater resilience of public infrastructure and services to climate change effects.
Key points
Federal agencies are required to develop plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change.
These plans will include assessing climate change impacts on agency missions, operations, and programs, and how to address them.
The act establishes the Council on Federal Agency Climate PREP to coordinate interagency efforts.
An Office of Domestic Climate Policy will be created within the White House to coordinate national climate policy.
Agencies must consider the disproportionate impacts of climate change on disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations, working to reverse negative effects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5477
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-10-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Agency Climate PREP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5477.

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 2021-10-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies are required to develop plans for responding to, mitigating, and adapting to climate change.
  • These plans will include assessing climate change impacts on agency missions, operations, and programs, and how to address them.
  • The act establishes the Council on Federal Agency Climate PREP to coordinate interagency efforts.
  • An Office of Domestic Climate Policy will be created within the White House to coordinate national climate policy.
  • Agencies must consider the disproportionate impacts of climate change on disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations, working to reverse negative effects.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 17.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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