,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #edgg ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #e1 #bjba,mrs4 ,carolyn ,b4 ,maloney of ,new ,york 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,mfume1 ,ms4 ,wasserman ,schultz1 ,mr4 ,connolly1 and ,mr4 ,raskin7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to amend chapter #c of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to require ,federal agencies to maintain plans for responding to1 mitigating1 and adapting to climate change1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,federal ,agency ,climate ,planning1 ,resilience1 and ,enhanced ,preparedness ,act of #bjba or the ,federal ,agency ,climate ,,prep ,act4 #b4 ,climate action plans 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #c of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter3 ,,iii ,government-wide ,coordination on ,climate ,change #cba4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,adaptation ,the term adaptation means adjustment to natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate change1 including both sudden-onset and slow-onset climate change-related risks or events assessed through historical data1 recent climate conditions and risks1 and climate change projections1 to minimize negative impacts on human health and safety1 equity1 ecosystems1 and the environment4 7#b7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given the term ,executive agency under section #aje1 but does not include the ,government ,accountability ,office4 7#c7 ,climate change ,the term climate change means the long-term change in the average weather patterns influencing local1 regional1 and global climates1 that are primarily driven by human-produced greenhouse gas emissions1 and observed through key indicators including global land and ocean temperature increases1 rising sea levels1 loss of polar and mountain glacier ice1 cloud and vegetation cover changes1 and increases in extreme weather such as hurricanes1 heatwaves1 wildfires1 droughts1 floods1 and precipitation4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#e7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community means a community that is harmed by environmental1 economic1 or socioeconomic injustice1 and includes a community that-- 7,a7 has a high concentration of low-income and low-wealth households1 including households comprised primarily of members of groups that have historically experienced discrimination on the basis of race1 gender1 national origin1 or ethnicity 7including ,black1 ,indigenous1 ,latinx1 ,arab1 ,asian1 and ,pacific ,islander communities72 7,b7 faces economic transition1 deindustrialization1 historic underinvestment1 or poverty2 or 7,c7 is an environmental justice community4 7#f7 ,environmental justice community ,the term environmental justice community means a low-income or low-wealth community facing environmental injustice1 including any community that-- 7,a7 is located nearest to an existing area of grave environmental pollution or degradation2 7,b7 bears a burden of negative public health effects of pollution2 7,c7 includes one or more sites of-- 7i7 a facility that is a part of a polluting industry2 7ii7 a waste dump2 or 7iii7 a facility for resource extraction2 7,d7 experiences a high incidence of climate change impacts and disasters2 7,e7 has been excluded or harmed by racist or discriminatory policies that have resulted in economic or health disparities2 7,f7 has a land-based or food subsistence culture that is experiencing ecosystem disruption and devastation2 7,g7 faces relocation and resettlement resulting from-- 7i7 climate change2 7ii7 impacts to the environment and ecosystems2 or 7iii7 impacts associated with economic inequities2 or 7,h7 is an ,indigenous community4 7#g7 ,impact ,the term impact means consequences1 both realized and expected1 for natural and human systems4 7#h7 ,preparedness ,the term preparedness means actions taken to plan1 organize1 equip1 train1 and exercise to build1 apply1 and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent1 protect against1 ameliorate the effects of1 respond to1 and recover from climate change-related damages to life1 health1 property1 livelihoods1 ecosystems1 and national security4 7#i7 ,resilience ,the term resilience means the ability to anticipate1 prepare for1 and adapt to changing conditions and withstand1 respond to1 and recover rapidly from disruptions while ensuring the sustainment of mission-critical operations4 7#aj7 ,risk ,the term risk means an assessment based on formal analysis of the consequences1 likelihoods1 and responses to the impacts of climate change and how societal constraints shape adaptation options4 7#aa7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 each commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7#ab7 ,vulnerable population ,the term vulnerable population means groups of individuals1 including those with underlying health conditions1 subject to greater climate change exposure1 or adversely impacted by social determinants of health1 who experience heightened sensitivity to climate-related health and economic impacts4 #cbb4 ,agency climate action plans required 7a7 ,agency climate action plans required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the head of each agency shall submit to the ,director and the steering committee of the ,council on ,federal ,agency ,climate ,,prep an agency climate action plan4 7b7 ,contents of plan ,each agency climate action plan submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification and assessment of climate change-related impacts on and risks to the ability of the agency to accomplish its missions1 operations1 and programs4 7#b7 ,a description of programs1 policies1 and plans the agency has in place and any additional action the agency plans to take to mitigate and manage the impacts and risks identified in paragraph 7#a7 and build resilience1 both immediately and at milestones that are #b1 #e1 #aj1 and #bj years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,a description of how any climate change-related impact and risk identified under paragraph 7#a7 that is determined by the agency to be so significant that it impairs the statutory mission or operation of the agency will be addressed4 7#d7 ,an assessment of whether implementation of any of the programs1 policies1 or plans of the agency exacerbates climate change-related impacts and risks4 7#e7 ,a description of how the agency will consider the need to improve climate change adaptation and resilience1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment that monetizes the costs and benefits of such improvement1 including the value of climate change adaptation1 resilience1 and mitigation2 and 7,b7 with respect to agency suppliers1 supply chains1 real property investments1 and capital equipment purchases such as updating agency policies for leasing1 building upgrades1 relocation of existing facilities and equipment1 and construction of new facilities4 7#f7 ,in the case of the implementation of a program that uses cost-benefit analyses1 a description of any additional methodologies used by the agency to incorporate climate change risks into the cost-benefit analyses1 including the metrics and methodologies used4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the efforts of the agency to reverse the disproportionate impacts of climate change on disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations1 including-- 7,a7 a description of opportunities identified to reverse such impacts2 7,b7 a description of progress made in reversing such impacts2 and 7,c7 a description of the methodology used by the agency for actively and widely soliciting and receiving input and feedback directly from such communities and populations regarding such opportunities and progress4 7#h7 ,a description of how the agency will promote the preparedness and resilience of the ,federal workforce with respect to climate change4 7#i7 ,a description of how the agency will contribute to coordinated interagency efforts to support climate change mitigation preparedness1 and resilience at all levels of government1 including collaborative work across regional offices of agencies and through coordinated development of information1 data1 and tools4 7c7 ,progress reports ,the head of each agency shall submit to the ,director and the steering committee of the ,council on ,federal ,agency ,climate ,,prep an annual progress report on the implementation of the plans required pursuant to subsection 7a71 including updated identification and assessments of climate change-related impacts and risks4 #cbc4 ,council on ,federal ,agency ,climate ,,prep 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established an interagency council1 to be known as the ,council on ,federal ,agency ,climate ,planning1 ,resilience1 and ,enhanced ,preparedness1 or the ,council on ,federal ,agency ,climate ,,prep 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7b7 ,leadership ,the ,director shall serve as the ,chair of the ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,chair7 and shall be guided by a steering committee1 which shall determine priorities and strategic direction for the ,council in accordance with subsection 7f71 made up of the ,national ,climate ,advisor1 the ,chair of the ,council on ,environmental ,quality1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7c7 ,members ,in addition to the ,chair and steering committee1 the ,council shall be composed of the following members who are senior officials 7,deputy ,secretary or equivalent officer7 from the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#e7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,labor4 7#i7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#aj7 ,the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7#aa7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7#ab7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7#ac7 ,the ,department of ,education4 7#ad7 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#ae7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#af7 ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#ag7 ,the ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7#ah7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#ai7 ,the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#bj7 ,the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation4 7#ba7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#bb7 ,the ,u4,s4 ,small ,business ,administration4 7#bc7 ,the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service4 7#bd7 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#be7 ,the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#bf7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#bg7 ,the ,council of ,economic ,advisers4 7#bh7 ,the ,national ,economic ,council4 7#bi7 ,the ,domestic ,policy ,council4 7#cj7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#ca7 ,the ,white ,house ,office of ,public ,engagement and ,intergovernmental ,affairs4 7#cb7 ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7#cc7 ,such agencies or offices as the ,president1 ,chair1 or steering committee shall designate4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall provide administrative support and additional resources1 as appropriate1 to the ,council4 ,agencies shall assist and provide information to the ,council deemed necessary by the ,chair or the steering committee to carry out its functions4 ,each such agency shall pay its own expenses related to participating as members of the ,council4 7e7 ,council structure ,the ,chair and steering committee may establish task forces and working groups as needed4 7f7 ,mission and function of the ,council ,the ,council shall coordinate across ,federal agencies and offices1 and in partnership with ,state and local governments1 academic and research institutions1 and the private and nonprofit sectors to do the following3 7#a7 ,facilitate the organization and deployment of a government-wide approach to combat the climate crisis4 7#b7 ,develop1 recommend1 coordinate interagency efforts on1 and track implementation of ,federal ,government actions to-- 7,a7 reduce climate pollution2 7,b7 increase resilience to the impacts of climate change2 7,c7 protect public health2 7,d7 conserve lands1 waters1 oceans1 and biodiversity2 7,e7 deliver environmental justice2 and 7,f7 spur well-paying union jobs and economic growth4 7#c7 ,provide expertise to assist regional1 ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and local action to-- 7,a7 reduce climate pollution2 7,b7 increase resilience to the impacts of climate change2 7,c7 protect public health2 7,d7 conserve lands1 waters1 oceans1 and biodiversity2 7,e7 deliver environmental justice2 and 7,f7 spur well-paying union jobs and economic growth4 7#d7 ,integrate climate change science in policies and planning1 where appropriate1 of agencies and the private sector1 including by developing and deploying of innovative1 actionable1 and accessible ,federal climate change-related information1 data1 and tools4 7#e7 ,to the extent permitted by law1 prioritize action on climate change in their policy-making1 budget processes1 contracting and procurement1 and engagement with governments1 workers1 communities1 and the private sector4 7#f7 ,carry out such other functions as the ,director may determine necessary4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #c of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new items3 ,subchapter ,,iii--,government-wide ,coordination on ,climate ,change #cba4 ,definitions4 #cbb4 ,agency climate action plans required4 #cbc4 ,council on ,federal ,agency ,climate ,,prep4 4 #c4 ,white ,house office of domestic climate policy 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established1 within the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 the ,office of ,domestic ,climate ,policy 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,national climate advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall be headed by the ,national ,climate ,advisor 7in this section referred to as the ,advisor7 who shall be appointed by the ,president4 7#b7 ,position ,the ,advisor shall hold office at the pleasure of the ,president4 7#c7 ,pay and allowances ,the ,advisor shall be entitled to receive the same pay and allowances as are provided for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,duties of the national climate advisor ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,president1 the ,advisor shall-- 7#a7 coordinate the policymaking process with respect to domestic climate policy issues2 7#b7 coordinate domestic climate policy advice to the ,president2 7#c7 ensure that domestic climate policy decisions and programs are consistent with the stated goals of the ,president and that those goals are being effectively pursued2 and 7#d7 monitor implementation of the domestic climate policy agenda of the ,president4 7d7 ,powers of the advisor ,the ,advisor may1 for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the ,advisor under this section-- 7#a7 subject to the civil service and classification laws1 select1 appoint1 employ1 and fix the compensation of such officers and employees as are necessary and prescribe their duties2 7#b7 employ experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states1 ,code1 and compensate individuals so employed for each day 7including travel time7 at rates not in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay for grade ,,gs-#ae as provided in section #eccb of such title1 and while such experts and consultants are so serving away from their homes or regular place of business1 to pay such employees travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates authorized by section #egjc of such title #e for persons in ,federal ,government service employed intermittently2 7#c7 promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the functions1 powers1 and duties vested in the ,advisor2 7#d7 utilize1 with their consent1 the services1 personnel1 and facilities of other ,federal agencies2 7#e7 enter into and perform such contracts1 leases1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the ,office and on such terms as the ,advisor may determine appropriate1 with any ,federal agency1 or with any public or private person or entity2 7#f7 accept voluntary and uncompensated services1 notwithstanding the provisions of section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#g7 adopt an official seal1 which shall be judicially noticed2 and 7#h7 provide1 where authorized by law1 copies of documents to persons at cost1 except that any funds so received shall be credited to1 and be available for use from1 the account from which expenditures relating thereto were made4