This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security's Under Secretary for Science and Technology to evaluate how climate change affects U.S. homeland security operations and, if funding is available, conduct research to develop solutions. The evaluation must examine how climate change impacts emergency preparedness, disaster response, and recovery efforts, as well as whether federal disaster funding structures are adequate to address these effects. The Under Secretary must consult with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure operators as part of this work. The bill requires annual reports to Congress on research activities for four years beginning one year after enactment. No specific funding amount is designated in the legislation, meaning any research would depend on available departmental appropriations.
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