Insular Area Climate Change Act

The Insular Area Climate Change Act (S. 2613) aims to provide federal resources and financial assistance to U.S. territories and Freely Associated States to help them prepare for and recover from climate-related events. The bill would establish a dedicated office within the Environmental Protection Agency and create several grant programs focused on upgrading infrastructure to withstand natural disasters, expanding renewable energy, and improving energy efficiency. For residents of these areas, the legislation is designed to increase local resilience against extreme weather while supporting the transition to more sustainable and reliable power sources.