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PREPARE Act: Enhancing Federal Preparedness for Extreme Weather

The PREPARE Act aims to enhance the federal government's readiness for extreme weather events like droughts, wildfires, and floods. Through improved planning and coordination, citizens can expect more effective protection and faster assistance during natural disasters, leading to greater safety and reduced financial losses. The changes also aim to better support local communities in preparing for these challenges.
Key points
Establishment of an Interagency Council on Extreme Weather Resilience, Preparedness, and Risk Identification and Management to coordinate government actions.
Requirement for federal agencies to develop plans for managing extreme weather-related risks, ensuring consistent and effective actions.
Creation of a public website with information, data, and tools on extreme weather, providing citizens and local authorities access to current knowledge.
Support for regional, state, tribal, and local actions to assess vulnerabilities and increase resilience to extreme weather events.
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Print number: 118_HR_6882
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2023-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PREPARE Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6882.

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 2023-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an Interagency Council on Extreme Weather Resilience, Preparedness, and Risk Identification and Management to coordinate government actions.
  • Requirement for federal agencies to develop plans for managing extreme weather-related risks, ensuring consistent and effective actions.
  • Creation of a public website with information, data, and tools on extreme weather, providing citizens and local authorities access to current knowledge.
  • Support for regional, state, tribal, and local actions to assess vulnerabilities and increase resilience to extreme weather events.
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. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8].

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 2025-12-25.

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