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HR 3756 117th Congress House

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security to research and eva… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security to research and evaluate existing Federal research regarding approaches to mitigate climate change on homeland security to identify areas for further research within the Department, research and develop approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on homeland security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 8, 2021 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
Sep 14, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Discharged.
Jun 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Jun 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 8, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 14, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to evaluate current federal research and development regarding approaches to mitigate the consequences of climate change on homeland security, identify research and development gaps, and conduct additional research and development to fill those gaps.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Jun 22, 2021
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 8, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3756: Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3756/
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"H.R. 3756: Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3756/.
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H.R. 3756, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3756/.
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