Climate Resilient Elections Act

# Climate Resilient Elections Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Climate Resilient Elections Act (HR 5407) would require states to develop plans to protect election infrastructure and voting locations from climate-related threats like flooding, extreme heat, and severe weather. The bill aims to ensure that elections can proceed reliably even as climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that could disrupt voting. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily affect state and local election officials who would need to assess climate risks to polling places and voting equipment, and develop contingency plans. It could also impact voters by potentially requiring changes to where and how voting takes place in climate-vulnerable areas. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not been passed.

It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Joseph Morelle (D-NY). The bill has not advanced to a full vote in either chamber of Congress. *Note: Without access to the full bill text, specific provisions and implementation details are limited. For more information, you can review the complete legislation on Congress.gov.*.