Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025
Summary
The Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025 aims to establish a Climate Change Advisory Commission and a Climate Change Resiliency Fund. The commission will develop recommendations for climate change adaptation projects. The fund will finance these projects through the issuance of federal obligations.
Expected Effects
The Act would lead to increased investment in climate change adaptation projects across the United States. It prioritizes projects benefiting communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, including environmental justice, frontline, and low-income communities. This is intended to improve infrastructure resiliency, disaster response, and ecosystem protection.
Potential Benefits
- Increased funding for climate change adaptation projects.
- Prioritization of projects in disadvantaged communities.
- Creation of a commission to provide expert guidance.
- Potential for job creation in climate resilience industries.
- Improved infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased national debt through the issuance of federal obligations.
- Administrative costs associated with the commission and fund management.
- Risk of inefficient project selection or implementation.
- Potential for political influence in project allocation.
- Possible delays in project implementation due to bureaucratic processes.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act's focus on promoting the general welfare aligns with the Preamble of the US Constitution. Congress's power to borrow money on the credit of the United States, as outlined in Article I, Section 8, is the constitutional basis for issuing climate change obligations. The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).