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Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
1/11/2024, 8:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4069
Bill 118 hr 4069, also known as the Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the increasing threat of severe weather events, such as hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires, to coastal communities and cities across the country.
The bill proposes a number of measures to improve the resilience of these communities in the face of severe weather. This includes increasing funding for infrastructure projects that will help protect against flooding and storm surges, as well as investing in research and technology to better predict and prepare for extreme weather events.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of comprehensive plans for coastal and urban areas to mitigate the impact of severe weather, as well as the establishment of a task force to coordinate federal, state, and local efforts in responding to and recovering from disasters. Overall, the Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act aims to enhance the ability of communities to withstand and recover from the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events, ultimately protecting lives and property and ensuring the long-term sustainability of coastal and urban areas in the face of climate change.
The bill proposes a number of measures to improve the resilience of these communities in the face of severe weather. This includes increasing funding for infrastructure projects that will help protect against flooding and storm surges, as well as investing in research and technology to better predict and prepare for extreme weather events.
Additionally, the bill calls for the development of comprehensive plans for coastal and urban areas to mitigate the impact of severe weather, as well as the establishment of a task force to coordinate federal, state, and local efforts in responding to and recovering from disasters. Overall, the Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act aims to enhance the ability of communities to withstand and recover from the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events, ultimately protecting lives and property and ensuring the long-term sustainability of coastal and urban areas in the face of climate change.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4069
Bill HR 4069 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4069 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 13, 2023. Bill HR 4069's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of June 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4069
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4069
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4069
Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act
To increase observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas, and for other purposes.
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