Congressional Hearing on Climate Change and National Security
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing established a formal congressional record on the link between climate-related environmental damage and the operational readiness of U.S. military installations, such as Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Lejeune.
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U.S. Department of Defense
The department manages military installations like Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Lejeune, which are subject to environmental damage.
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
The committee is responsible for conducting oversight of federal agencies and national security policy.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 9, 2019, in the Rayburn Office Building.
- The committee reviewed the impact of climate change on national security.
- Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska experienced flooding with water levels reaching eight feet.
- Camp Lejeune in North Carolina sustained damage from Hurricane Florence in September 2018.
- Multiple reports were entered into the record, including documents from the United Nations, the AAAS, and the USGS.
- A letter to President Trump signed by 57 senior national security officials was submitted for the record.
Why It Matters
This hearing established a formal congressional record on the link between climate-related environmental damage and the operational readiness of U.S. military installations, such as Offutt Air Force Base and Camp Lejeune.
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Climate as a Security Issue
The hearing highlights a shift toward framing climate change as a direct threat to military operational readiness rather than solely an environmental issue.
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