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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on the Economic and Fiscal Costs of Climate Change
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on the Budget held a hearing on July 24, 2019, to examine the financial and societal impacts of climate change. Experts provided testimony on how climate-related risks affect coastal infrastructure, public health, agricultural stability, and national security.
This hearing establishes the congressional record on how climate-related events impact federal spending, national security installations, and the economic stability of American communities.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Military
The hearing addressed the vulnerability of military installations to climate-related threats.
Agricultural Sector
The committee discussed the impact of changing growing seasons and crop yields on the economy.
Coastal Communities
The hearing examined the fiscal and physical risks posed to coastal infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 24, 2019, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The committee examined the impact of climate change on coastal communities, agricultural economies, public health, and national security.
- Approximately half of all U.S. military sites are identified as threatened by climate change.
- Two-thirds of the most critical U.S. military installations are identified as threatened by climate change.
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- The hearing included testimony from experts in meteorology, public health, coastal adaptation, and corporate sustainability.
- The committee received prepared statements from five expert witnesses regarding the fiscal and societal costs of climate change.
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Focus on Fiscal Impact
The committee framed climate change specifically through the lens of federal budget and fiscal risk rather than purely environmental policy.
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