[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S3443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 1955. Mr. MENENDEZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed 
by him to the bill S. 4049, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 
2021 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, 
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for 
other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. ___. ENHANCING UNITED STATES SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR 
                   GLOBAL CLIMATE DISRUPTIONS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in cooperation 
     with other relevant agencies, shall conduct periodic 
     comprehensive evaluations of present and ongoing disruptions 
     to the global climate system, including--
       (1) the intensity, frequency, and range of natural 
     disasters;
       (2) the scarcity of global natural resources, including 
     fresh water;
       (3) global food, health, and energy insecurities;
       (4) conditions that contribute to--
       (A) intrastate and interstate conflicts;
       (B) foreign political and economic instability;
       (C) international migration of vulnerable and underserved 
     populations;
       (D) the failure of national governments; and
       (E) gender-based violence; and
       (5) United States and allied military readiness, 
     operations, and strategy.
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the evaluations conducted 
     under subsection (a) are--
       (1) to support the practical application of scientific data 
     and research on climate change's dynamic effects around the 
     world to improve resilience, adaptability, security, and 
     stability despite growing global environmental risks and 
     changes;
       (2) to ensure that the strategic planning and mission 
     execution of United States international development and 
     diplomatic missions adequately account for heightened and 
     dynamic risks and challenges associated with the effects of 
     climate change;
       (3) to improve coordination between United States science 
     agencies conducting research and forecasts on the causes and 
     effects of climate change and United States national security 
     agencies; and
       (4) to better understand the disproportionate effects of 
     global climate disruptions on women, girls, indigenous 
     communities, and other historically marginalized populations.
       (c) Scope.--The evaluations conducted under subsection (a) 
     shall--
       (1) examine developing countries' vulnerabilities and risks 
     associated with global, regional, and localized effects of 
     climate change; and
       (2) assess and make recommendations on necessary measures 
     to mitigate risks and reduce vulnerabilities associated with 
     effects, including--
       (A) sea level rise;
       (B) freshwater resource scarcity;
       (C) wildfires; and
       (D) increased intensity and frequency of extreme weather 
     conditions and events, such as flooding, drought, and extreme 
     storm events, including tropical cyclones.
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