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Community Resilience and Restoration Fund for Natural Disaster Preparedness

This act establishes a new fund to help U.S. communities better cope with extreme weather events like droughts and wildfires. The fund will support conservation and land restoration projects, aiming to enhance safety and quality of life for citizens, particularly in historically underserved communities. Citizens may experience improvements in their local environment and increased safety from natural disasters.
Key points
Creation of the Community Resilience and Restoration Fund to finance natural land protection and restoration projects.
Support for communities in combating droughts, wildfires, and extreme heat through environmental actions.
Prioritized access to funds for historically underserved communities, including Tribal and rural communities.
Enhancement of biodiversity and natural carbon sequestration capabilities for environmental protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_565
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2023-01-26