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DHS Climate Council: Coordinating Homeland Security Response to Climate Change

This law establishes a Climate Coordinating Council within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Its purpose is to ensure that critical agencies like FEMA, Border Protection, and the Coast Guard are better prepared to identify and respond to threats arising from climate change, such as natural disasters or impacts on border security. This aims for potentially more efficient aid and protection during weather-related crises.
Key points
Establishment of a new council comprising at least 20 senior officials from agencies including FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard to jointly plan climate actions.
The main goal is to develop strategies minimizing the impact of extreme weather events and climate change on security operations, thereby increasing national resilience to disasters.
The Council will recommend organizational and resource realignments to better protect DHS infrastructure and personnel from climate change consequences.
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Additional Information
Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act
Print number: HR 8090
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2024-04-19