117th Congress
Climate Adaptation Science Centers Act
Purpose
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a National Climate Adaptation Science Center and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to the effects of extreme weather events and climate trends, and for other purposes.
Summary of Selected Provisions
- Provides statutory backing for the National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers program at the U.S. Geological Survey
- Requires USGS to maintain at least nine regional centers and collaborate with Native American groups
- Recommends the annual budget for the centers increase from the fiscal year 2022 level of $52 million to $145 million by fiscal year 2027
Primary Sponsors
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SENATOR D-HI
Co-sponsors by Party
R
0
D
9
I
0
Actions
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02/09/2022Introduced in Senate