Bill · S. 2374· Senate(119-S-2374)
Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4529)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025" establishes a Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations for climate change projects and creates a Climate Change Resiliency Fund to finance these projects using proceeds from federal obligations. The goal is to fund projects that help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Yes· 3 of 30
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill focuses on environmental protection by funding climate adaptation projects.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes funding for projects in low-income communities.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes funding for projects in communities of color, including African American communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Funding for Projects Benefitting Disproportionately Impacted Communities (Section 201(a)(2)(A)): At least 40% of the Climate Change Resiliency Fund will be used for projects that benefit environmental justice communities, frontline communities, and low-income communities, which are defined in Section 2. This could lead to improved infrastructure, health outcomes, and environmental conditions for people in these communities.
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Projects Addressing Climate Change Impacts (Section 2 and Section 201(b)): The fund supports projects aimed at reducing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of climate change, including infrastructure resilience, disaster response, and ecosystem protection. This can result in benefits such as reduced risks from extreme weather, improved food and water security, and better public health planning.
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Job Creation and Fair Wages (Section 202): The bill requires that laborers and mechanics working on projects funded by the Climate Change Resiliency Fund be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act. This can ensure fair wages for workers on these projects.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Non-Federal Funding Requirement (Section 201(e)(1)): Eligible entities are generally required to provide 25% matching funds for projects, which could be a barrier for some communities, especially low-income communities, to access funding. However, the Secretary can waive this requirement in certain cases (Section 201(e)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Children+3Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Immigrants+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Business Owners+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Public Transit+3Improves Roads And Bridges+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Public Land Management+2Improves Rural Development+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 7/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4529)
- Introduced in Senate