WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Markey speaking on the requirement for the next National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Quadrennial Defense Review to include consideration of the risks posed by global warming to current and future Department of Defense facilities, capabilities, and missions. The provision was derived from the Markey-Bartlett Global Climate Change Security Oversight Act, H.R. 1961, which was introduced last month.The main bill being debated was the Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 1585.
After this debate, the House went on to pass the bill and support Rep. Markey's language. Further information here.
