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Climate Resilient Elections Act

9/26/2025, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5407

The bill, "To require certain States to submit a continuity of operations plan for elections in the event of a major disaster, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on assistance for election administration in the event of a major disaster, and to require the Election Assistance Commission to award grants to strengthen elections against climate change-driven disasters, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 5407 in the 119th Congress and introduced on September 16, 2025, aims to mandate certain states to develop election continuity plans for major disasters, necessitate a report by the Comptroller General on election administration assistance during such disasters, and direct the Election Assistance Commission to provide grants enhancing electoral resilience against disasters influenced by climate change.

Current Status of Bill HR 5407

Bill HR 5407 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 5407 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2025.  Bill HR 5407's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5407

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5407

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5407

To require certain States to submit a continuity of operations plan for elections in the event of a major disaster, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on assistance for election administration in the event of a major disaster, and to require the Election Assistance Commission to award grants to strengthen elections against climate change-driven disasters, and for other purposes.
To require certain States to submit a continuity of operations plan for elections in the event of a major disaster, to require the Comptroller General of the United States to report on assistance for election administration in the event of a major disaster, and to require the Election Assistance Commission to award grants to strengthen elections against climate change-driven disasters, and for other purposes.

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