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Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act

USA117th CongressHR-4559| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2021
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to address climate resiliency and energy and resource efficiency. Each DOD contract for the procurement of property or services entered into on or after October 1, 2021, must include specified information related to energy consumption and energy sources. When deciding whether to enter into a contract, DOD must consider whether the contractor verifiably produces as much renewable energy as the total energy it consumes and whether there is any order against the contractor for a violation of an environmental law or regulation. Among other elements, the bill requires DOD to achieve aggregate net zero energy in use of energy by non-operational sources by December 31, 2031; DOD to give preference to contractors and small businesses that use green manufacturing technology; DOD to administer the Energy and Climate Resiliency Fund established by the bill; DOD and the military departments to consider climate change risks when making strategic decisions related to any military installation; DOD and other relevant federal agencies to incorporate climate change into the National Defense Strategy, the National Military Strategy, and DOD's operational plans; and DOD to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration of hybrid microgrid systems and electric grid energy storage. The Government Accountability Office must report on the individual and aggregate uses of DOD's authority to give preference to contractors that use green manufacturing technology and small businesses that verifiably use green manufacturing technology or operate with net zero energy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2759
Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2371
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2759
    Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2371
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act

USA117th CongressHR-4559| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2021
Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to address climate resiliency and energy and resource efficiency. Each DOD contract for the procurement of property or services entered into on or after October 1, 2021, must include specified information related to energy consumption and energy sources. When deciding whether to enter into a contract, DOD must consider whether the contractor verifiably produces as much renewable energy as the total energy it consumes and whether there is any order against the contractor for a violation of an environmental law or regulation. Among other elements, the bill requires DOD to achieve aggregate net zero energy in use of energy by non-operational sources by December 31, 2031; DOD to give preference to contractors and small businesses that use green manufacturing technology; DOD to administer the Energy and Climate Resiliency Fund established by the bill; DOD and the military departments to consider climate change risks when making strategic decisions related to any military installation; DOD and other relevant federal agencies to incorporate climate change into the National Defense Strategy, the National Military Strategy, and DOD's operational plans; and DOD to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration of hybrid microgrid systems and electric grid energy storage. The Government Accountability Office must report on the individual and aggregate uses of DOD's authority to give preference to contractors that use green manufacturing technology and small businesses that verifiably use green manufacturing technology or operate with net zero energy.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2759
Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act
Jul 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2371
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2759
    Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act


  • July 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2371
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-2371: Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAsiaAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyEuropeFiresFloods and storm protectionFood supply, safety, and labelingForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHigher educationIranManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMiddle EastMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary operations and strategyMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMinority educationNorth KoreaPolitical movements and philosophiesPublic contracts and procurementResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentRussiaSmall businessUser charges and fees