The Climate Resilient Elections Act addresses threats to election administration posed by climate-driven disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and severe weather. States receiving federal election grants must develop and submit disaster continuity plans by September 2028, then update them every five years, outlining how they will conduct elections when major disasters strike. The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study how natural disasters affect voter registration and how the federal government can better support election administration during disasters, with a report due by September 2026. Additionally, the Election Assistance Commission will award $100 million in grants over five fiscal years (2026-2030) to help states strengthen voting systems and election infrastructure against climate-related disasters, including funding for voter education, poll worker training, improved voting technology, and disaster information hotlines. The legislation aims to prevent election disruption and voter disenfranchisement while recognizing that climate change disproportionately affects underserved communities already facing ballot access barriers.
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