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HR 5983

National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act

119th Congress Introduced by Becca Balint and 5 co-sponsors

National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act (HR 5983) SummaryThe National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act (HR 5983) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Nove

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Bill Summary · HR 5983

National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act (HR 5983)

Summary

The National Resilience and Recovery Fund Act (HR 5983) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on November 7, 2025. The main purpose of the legislation is to establish a new federal grant program to help state, local, and tribal governments prepare for and recover from natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other large-scale crises.

Key Provisions

  • Creates the National Resilience and Recovery Fund, a $50 billion grant program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments for:
    • Developing and updating emergency preparedness and disaster response plans
    • Strengthening critical infrastructure to withstand hazards
    • Establishing or expanding emergency operations centers and communication systems
    • Training first responders and conducting disaster drills
    • Covering costs of emergency response and recovery efforts after major disasters
  • Requires grant recipients to submit progress reports and undergo periodic audits to ensure funds are used effectively
  • Authorizes the program for 5 years, with the option to renew

Affected Parties

  • State, local, and tribal governments, who would be eligible to apply for grant funding
  • FEMA, which would be responsible for administering the new grant program
  • Communities vulnerable to natural disasters, public health crises, and other large-scale emergencies, which could benefit from improved preparedness and recovery capabilities

Timeline and Next Steps

The bill was introduced in the House on November 7, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration. If passed by the House and Senate, and signed into law by the President, the National Resilience and Recovery Fund would be established and start providing grants as soon as the following fiscal year.

This bill has been introduced alongside two companion bills in the House (HR 2224) and Senate (S 1026), which propose similar disaster resilience grant programs. The bills are currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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