Proposal:Climate Security Intelligence Act of 2022

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 6605
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Climate Security Intelligence Act of 2022

This bill permanently authorizes the Climate Security Advisory Council (currently authorized until December 31, 2025). The bill also requires the advisory council to report to Congress a plan to permanently establish a Climate Security Intelligence Center within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The plan must contain recommendations relating to the proposed center's duties, which shall include (1) serving as the primary intelligence community organization addressing the climate security intelligence needs and priorities of policymakers, (2) analyzing U.S. climate security risks and U.S. influence on climate policies around the world, and (3) conducting strategic forecasting for future climate security risks and opportunities.

The plan shall also include a proposed process for transferring recommended functions and duties from the advisory council to the center.

Bill Title

Climate Security Intelligence Act of 2022

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
• 2022-02-04: Introduced in House
• 2022-02-04: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.