H.R. 3002: Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act

The Homeland Security Climate Change Coordination Act aims to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) response to the challenges posed by global climate change. Below are the key components of the bill:

Establishment of a Climate Coordinating Council

The bill establishes a new council within the DHS tasked with the coordination of efforts related to climate change. This council will be responsible for:

• Identifying impacts: Assessing how global climate change affects the Department's various programs, operations, missions, assets, and personnel.
• Addressing and mitigating impacts: Developing strategies and frameworks to manage risks associated with climate change.
• Making recommendations: Suggesting necessary organizational and resource adjustments to better support the Department’s climate change strategies.
• Overseeing implementation: Ensuring that actions required under Executive Order 14008 and similar directives are carried out effectively.

Composition of the Council

The council will consist of at least 20 members, including senior officials from critical areas within the DHS, such as:

• The Office for Strategy, Policy, and Plans
• The Office of Regulatory Affairs
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Other pertinent offices as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security

Leadership and Reporting

A senior official from one of the specified offices will be designated to lead the council. The Secretary of the DHS is also required to submit reports on the council's activities:

• The first report is due within one year of the law's enactment, followed by annual reports for the next ten years.

Purpose and Goals

The overarching goal of this legislation is to ensure that climate change considerations are efficiently integrated into all aspects of the DHS's operations. By establishing a coordinating body, the bill seeks to foster a cohesive approach to identifying and mitigating the risks associated with climate change, thereby enhancing overall national security.

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