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HR 5503119th CongressIn Committee
Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act
Introduced: Sep 18, 2025
Environment & ClimateInfrastructureSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates FEMA to establish a program identifying and addressing capability gaps in disaster recovery for U.S. territories, focusing on infrastructure, economic, and social challenges exacerbated by climate-related disasters.
Key Points
- 1Requires FEMA to create a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program within one year of enactment.
- 2Provides tailored technical assistance and training to overcome barriers like remote locations and language differences.
- 3Authorizes $50 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to fund program activities.
Impact Areas
U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc.)Local emergency management agenciesCommunities affected by hurricanes and typhoonsEconomic sectors reliant on tourismInfrastructure systems (electricity grids, water plants)
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Oct 10, 2025