Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act

Floor Speech

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4737, the Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act.

Numerous Federal studies have been conducted that summarize the impacts of climate change on the United States and discuss the nexus between climate change and terrorism.

This bill directs DHS' Science and Technology Directorate to evaluate the current Federal research regarding the connection between climate change and homeland security to identify any research gaps and, to the extent practical, conduct additional research to fill those gaps.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage Members to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Ms. TORRES SMALL of New Mexico.

Mr. Speaker, effectively combating terrorism is a bipartisan issue, and we have a duty to our constituents to support smart legislative proposals.

Passage of the DHS Climate Change Research Act would ensure that the Department of Homeland Security is proactively addressing and attempting to mitigate the risks that climate change poses to our homeland security.

Mr. Speaker, I ask for my colleagues to support H.R. 4737, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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