Bill · H.R. 2674· House(119-HR-2674)
Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Yvette Clarke
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act," seeks to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It requires the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to evaluate existing Federal research regarding how climate change might negatively impact homeland security. The Under Secretary is tasked with looking at impacts on preparedness, emergency planning, and disaster response or recovery. Additionally, the bill directs an evaluation of whether Federal funding structures for disaster declarations are appropriately set up to handle these effects. The Under Secretary may also conduct research and development to mitigate these potential negative impacts.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The bill enhances disaster preparedness and evaluates funding structures to better handle climate-related emergencies.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill mandates research and development related to climate change impacts on homeland security.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill promotes understanding and mitigation of climate change impacts which supports environmental stability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Disaster Preparedness and Response: The bill directs the Under Secretary to evaluate how climate change affects preparedness, response to, and recovery from natural disasters (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, subparagraph A). This could help ensure the nation is better ready for emergencies.
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Adequate Funding for Emergencies: The bill requires an evaluation of whether the Federal funding structure for major disaster and emergency declarations is appropriately structured to handle potential negative effects of climate change (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1, subparagraph B). This ensures that the money needed to respond to disasters is available and correctly organized.
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Protection of Operations: The research and development prioritized under this bill aims to mitigate negative effects that impact the Department's ability to carry out its operations (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2, subsection b, paragraph 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi