National Strategy for Climate Adaptation and Resilience Coordination.
This law establishes a Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) in the Executive Office of the President to lead a unified federal effort in preparing the US for environmental vulnerabilities caused by climate change. The goal is to create a comprehensive national strategy that streamlines federal support, simplifies access to funding for local governments and tribes, and ensures protective investments prioritize the most vulnerable communities. The strategy also aims to avoid unnecessary redundancies in planning and promote ecosystem resilience.
Key points
Establishes a Chief Resilience Officer to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to building resilience against environmental hazards.
Requires the development of a National Adaptation and Resilience Strategy with long-term plans for responding to both rapid and slow-onset climate hazards (e.g., sea level rise).
Simplifies grant application processes for state, local, and tribal governments seeking federal funds for resilience and adaptation projects.
Mandates equitable resource distribution, focusing support on highly vulnerable communities, including planning for managed retreat or property buyouts in high-risk areas.
Expired
Citizen Poll