Bill 118 HR 1027, also known as the Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2023, aims to improve the resilience of communities and infrastructure in the face of natural disasters and other emergencies. The bill focuses on enhancing preparedness, response, and recovery efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.
Key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a National Resilience Task Force to coordinate efforts across government agencies and with non-governmental organizations.
2. Providing funding for research and development of innovative technologies and strategies to enhance resilience.
3. Enhancing training and education programs for emergency responders and community members.
4. Improving communication and coordination between government agencies, private sector partners, and the public.
5. Strengthening infrastructure standards to ensure that critical systems are able to withstand and recover from disasters.
6. Promoting community engagement and collaboration in resilience planning and implementation.
Overall, the Resiliency Enhancement Act of 2023 seeks to build a more resilient and prepared nation that can effectively respond to and recover from a wide range of emergencies. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a critical step towards improving the nation's ability to withstand and recover from disasters.