Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB10383

Caption

To authorize grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.

Impact

If enacted, the Act would authorize $250 million in appropriations for fiscal year 2025, directing funds to eligible entities that maintain covered records, defined as vital and essential records crucial for civil documentation and identity verification, as well as historical and cultural records. The bill primarily targets state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, alongside nonprofit organizations and academic institutions that focus on preserving and maintaining these records. Furthermore, it includes specific provisions for allocating a portion of funds to support organizations serving Native Hawaiian communities.

Summary

House Bill 10383, also known as the Public Archives Resiliency Act, aims to authorize grants to increase long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums across the United States. The bill is driven by growing concerns about the impact of climate change on cultural heritage and vital records, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures against extreme weather events, such as flooding, wildfires, and rising sea levels. It seeks to provide continuity and access to essential records, which are increasingly threatened by such environmental challenges.

Contention

Despite the overall focus on preservation and resilience, the bill may face scrutiny regarding the allocation of federal funds and the efficacy of implementing climate adaptation plans across a diverse range of institutions. While proponents argue that enhanced funding and infrastructure improvements are vital for safeguarding cultural heritage, critics may raise concerns about the equitable distribution of resources among various entities, especially smaller or underfunded organizations that might struggle to meet the requirements set forth in the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB5531

A bill authorizing grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.

US HB1105

Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025

US SB5561

A bill to establish a Federal standard in order to improve the Nation's resilience to current and future flood risk.

US HB10406

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize requiring the manufacturers of a covered device to disclose to a patient all patient-specific data that is recorded or transmitted by the device and accessible to the manufacturer, and for other purposes.

US HB10360

To require the Secretary of Defense to enhance the readiness of the Department of Defense to challenges relating to climate change and to improve the energy and resource efficiency of the Department, and for other purposes.

US HB1904

Improving Coordination of Agriculture Research and Data ActThis bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an Agriculture Climate Scientific Research Advisory Committee and a Rural Climate Alliance Network. The advisory committee, within USDA's Office of the Chief Scientist, must review and make recommendations on the agency's long-term and short-term national policies and priorities for (1) data collection for climate-specific agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; and (2) agricultural climate research.The Rural Climate Alliance Network must coordinate the provision of agriculture climate research, climate data, extension, and technical assistance for agricultural producers, the food and agricultural industry, nonprofit organizations, and researchers. The bill defines an agricultural producer as an individual who is engaged in farming, ranching, forestry, aquaculture, or another occupation relating to agriculture.USDA must also submit a report to Congress that includes a long-term strategy for responding to the challenges faced by agricultural producers that may impact agricultural producers' climate change resilience. The report must also include recommendations for further action by federal departments and agencies that are based on best practices.

US HB2594

To establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector.

US HB5760

Climate Resilience Workforce Act

US HB3077

Agriculture Resilience Act of 2025

US HB291

CAREERS Act Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act

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