Bill · H.R. 3002· House(119-HR-3002)
Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 4/24/2025
- Last activity
- 4/24/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act'', proposes an amendment to the Homeland Security Act of 2002. It seeks to establish a climate coordinating council within the Department of Homeland Security. This council would be tasked with coordinating efforts to identify, address, and mitigate the impacts of global climate change. These efforts would specifically focus on the Department's programs, operations, missions, assets, and personnel. The council would consist of at least 20 members from various departmental offices and agencies. Additionally, the Secretary would be required to submit annual reports regarding the council's actions for ten years.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The council coordinates climate mitigation and risk strategies, which directly supports FEMA's readiness for climate-related disasters.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill aims to mitigate the cross-functional impacts of global climate change on DHS assets and operations.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+1
The bill establishes a council to mitigate the impacts of climate change through departmental strategy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coordinated Climate Response: The council is designed to identify, address, and mitigate the impacts of global climate change regarding the Department's programs, operations, missions, assets, and personnel (Section 2(a)). This coordination could help manage how climate change affects departmental functions.
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Strategic Planning: The council is tasked with developing risk-based climate change strategies and frameworks to address and mitigate impacts (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Organizational Efficiency: The council has the duty to make recommendations for organizational and resource realignments to support its climate change strategies and frameworks (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Implementation Oversight: The council will oversee the implementation of departmental actions required under Executive Order 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (Section 2(d)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens 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+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1
- 3/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 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
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi