This bill establishes a coordinated federal framework for building national resilience against natural hazards like extreme weather, sea level rise, drought, and wildfires. It creates a new Chief Resilience Officer position within the National Security Council who will coordinate across federal agencies through interagency working groups and develop a comprehensive National Resilience Strategy due within two years of enactment. The legislation affects federal agencies, state and local governments, tribal nations, territorial governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities involved in resilience and adaptation efforts. The bill also establishes a Partners Council on Resilience with up to 24 members primarily representing non-federal entities to advise on how the federal government can better support communities, particularly rural and underresourced ones, in building resilience. The bill requires the Chief Resilience Officer to create a clearinghouse for adaptation and resilience information within one year and directs the Government Accountability Office to assess implementation progress every two years. The legislation's requirements sunset after ten years or when the third assessment report is completed, whichever comes first.
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