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Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness for Communities

This act aims to enhance community resilience to extreme weather events and disasters like droughts, wildfires, and floods. It introduces new funding opportunities for preventative measures and infrastructure upgrades, with a special focus on vulnerable populations. This means citizens can expect better preparedness and faster assistance in times of threat.
Key points
Increased financial support for pre-disaster mitigation activities, such as weatherizing buildings, installing heat pumps, and improving insulation.
Expansion of disaster definitions to include extreme temperatures (heat waves, freezes) and strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure, e.g., through creating green spaces.
Prioritized treatment and 100% funding for mitigation activities in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
Requirement to integrate climate resilience into land use plans and local budgets, with an emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable groups.
Improved building standards to enhance the fire and seismic resistance of homes and public buildings, and other hazards.
Ability to use individual assistance for home resilience improvements, including hazardous material abatement after disasters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6396
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2022-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Climate RESILIENCE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased financial support for pre-disaster mitigation activities, such as weatherizing buildings, installing heat pumps, and improving insulation.
  • Expansion of disaster definitions to include extreme temperatures (heat waves, freezes) and strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure, e.g., through creating green spaces.
  • Prioritized treatment and 100% funding for mitigation activities in underserved and disadvantaged communities.
  • Requirement to integrate climate resilience into land use plans and local budgets, with an emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable groups.
  • Improved building standards to enhance the fire and seismic resistance of homes and public buildings, and other hazards.
  • Ability to use individual assistance for home resilience improvements, including hazardous material abatement after disasters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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