Christopher Coons (D-DE)
National Coordination on Resilience for Security Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "National Coordination on Resilience for Security Act of 2026," aims to amend the National Security Act of 1947. It requires the President to designate a Chief Resilience Officer within the National Security Council to coordinate interagency efforts regarding national resilience. The bill establishes a "Partners Council on Resilience" to provide recommendations for supporting non-Federal partners in building resilience to natural hazards. A central requirement is the creation of a "National Resilience Strategy" to address vulnerabilities to natural hazards and improve the national security posture. The strategy includes an implementation plan and must be updated every three years. Finally, the Act mandates the creation of an adaptation and resilience clearinghouse to improve access to data and technical assistance.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill establishes a national strategy to build resilience to natural hazards through science-based planning and adaptation.
- Scored +5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically includes the governments of Indian Tribes as key partners in the resilience process.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill mandates that the Partners Council identify ways to help rural communities build resilience to natural hazards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Resilience to Natural Hazards: The Chief Resilience Officer is tasked with building resilience to natural hazards using the best available science to protect communities and infrastructure (Section 2(a)(b)(1)).
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Enhanced National Security: The bill seeks to bolster the national security posture of the United States by increasing resilience both at home and abroad, specifically regarding military installations (Section 2(a)(b)(2)).
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Support for Vulnerable Communities: The Partners Council on Resilience is tasked with identifying how the Federal Government can better support non-Federal partners, specifically highlighting the need to help rural and underresourced communities build resilience to natural hazards (Section 2(a)(d)(2)).
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Efficiency in Federal Spending: The Chief Resilience Officer is directed to improve the efficiency of Federal investments and expenditures to maximize resilience while minimizing waste, fraud, and abuse (Section 2(a)(b)(4)).
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Better Access to Information and Assistance: The establishment of an adaptation and resilience clearinghouse is intended to increase the accessibility of data, technical assistance, and information regarding Federal grant programs for non-Federal partners (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential for Increased Bureaucracy: The bill establishes several new entities, including a Chief Resilience Officer, interagency working groups, the Partners Council on Resilience, and an adaptation and resilience clearinghouse (Sections 2(a)(b), 2(a)(d), and 2(f)).
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Potential for Resource Redirection: The bill directs the Chief Resilience Officer to analyze Federal investments and encourages agencies to develop proactive strategies that may involve the retreat or relocation of communities at risk from natural hazards (Section 2(a)(e)(1)(D)(ii)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically includes the governments of Indian Tribes as key partners in the resilience process. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill mandates that the Partners Council identify ways to help rural communities build resilience to natural hazards. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes support for underresourced communities to build resilience to natural hazards.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill establishes a national strategy to build resilience to natural hazards through science-based planning and adaptation. Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill addresses the resilience of critical infrastructure, including transportation and supply chain systems.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill directs the Chief Resilience Officer to improve the efficiency of Federal investments and expenditures to minimize waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the publication of draft and final versions of the National Resilience Strategy and implementation plans for public comment.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill instructs the strategy to consider the support of the retreat or relocation of communities at risk from natural hazards.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill bolsters national security posture by increasing resilience of military installations.
- 7/20/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska