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National Resilience, Parks, and Infrastructure Partnership Act
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Infrastructure • Parks • Wildfire Prevention • Workforce

National Resilience, Parks, and Infrastructure Partnership Act

Build stronger roads and bridges. Protect our parks and wildlands. Stop wildfires before they start. Train workers for good-paying jobs. States pick the projects. The federal government helps pay. Every dollar comes from dedicated funds — not borrowing. Deficit neutral with a 10-year sunset.

🎯 What This Act Does

Building resilient communities through state-led partnerships

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Stronger Infrastructure

Fix roads, bridges, dams, and levees. Upgrade power grids and bury power lines. Make water systems safer. Projects that protect communities from storms and disasters.

70% of Funding
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Parks & Wildlands

Restore habitats for wildlife. Protect corridors for animals to move safely. Improve access to parks and hunting areas. Partner with private landowners who volunteer.

20% of Funding
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Wildfire Prevention

Clear dangerous brush before fires start. Create firebreaks and defensible space. Restore wetlands that act as natural firebreaks. Protect homes and communities.

Included in Both
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Workforce Training

Train workers for resilience jobs at community colleges. Help fossil fuel workers transition to new careers. Up to $30,000 per worker for retraining. Good jobs in your community.

10% of Funding

💰 American Resilience Trust Fund

Dedicated funding that doesn't add to the national debt

70%

Resilience Block Grants

States create 10-year plans and pick their own projects. Grid upgrades, road and bridge fixes, water systems, wildfire reduction, and natural buffer restoration.

$9.38B Over 10 Years
20%

Parks & Wildlands

Habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, park improvements, and voluntary agreements with private landowners. Hunting and outdoor heritage protected.

$2.68B Over 10 Years
10%

Workforce Training

Community college programs, apprenticeships, and labor partnerships for resilience jobs. Priority for workers from fossil fuel communities.

$1.34B Over 10 Years
🛠️ What Gets Built

States choose projects that work best for their communities

Grid Modernization

Upgrade power lines and bury them underground. Make the grid stronger against storms. Keep the lights on when weather hits.

Power Reliability
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Roads & Bridges

Fix aging bridges and roads. Upgrade dams and levees. Build infrastructure that can handle floods, storms, and heavy use.

Transportation
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Water Systems

Protect drinking water. Improve flood control. Make water infrastructure stronger against droughts and storms.

Water Security
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Wildfire Reduction

Clear brush and create firebreaks. Thin forests to reduce fire risk. Protect communities before fires start.

Fire Prevention
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Natural Buffers

Restore wetlands that absorb floods. Protect floodplains that reduce damage. Nature-based solutions that work.

Natural Protection
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Low-Income Priority

Projects in low-income communities get easier approval. Matching requirements can be waived. Help where it's needed most.

Equity Focus
🌲 Parks, Wildlands & Hunting Heritage

Protecting our outdoor traditions while respecting property rights

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Habitat Restoration

Restore habitat for game and non-game animals. Better conditions for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching.

Wildlife
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Wildlife Corridors

Protect paths that animals use to move between habitats. Keep wildlife populations healthy and connected.

Corridors
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Park Improvements

Better access to parks and wildlife areas. Safer trails and facilities. More places to enjoy the outdoors.

Access
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Voluntary Landowner Agreements

Private landowners can choose to participate. Property rights always protected. No federal zoning or taking of land.

Voluntary Only
👷 Resilience Workforce Training

Training workers for good-paying jobs in their communities

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Community College Programs

Grants for community colleges to create training programs in resilience jobs — grid work, water systems, forestry, and construction.

$1.34B Total
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Apprenticeships

Support for apprenticeship programs in the trades. Learn while you earn. Get credentials that lead to good careers.

Earn While Learning
Just Transition Priority

Priority for workers from fossil fuel communities. Up to $30,000 per worker. Up to 24 months of assistance. Help for communities adapting to change.

Up to $30K/Worker
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Labor Partnerships

Work with unions and labor groups. Training that leads to real jobs. Wages indexed to cost of living.

Union Partnership
🛡️ Jobs for Working People

Good-paying jobs building, maintaining, and protecting our communities

👷 Construction Workers ⚡ Utility Workers 🌲 Forestry Workers 🛒 Grocers 🚒 First Responders 👮 Law Enforcement 👩‍⚕️ Nurses & Doctors 🦷 Dentists 👷 Contractors 👨‍🏫 Teachers 🎣 Fishermen 🐄 Ranchers 👨‍🌾 Farmers 🌾 Farm Workers 🍇 Vintners 🚚 CDL Truck Drivers 👴 Retirees 🎖️ Veterans 🌿 Indigenous People 👨‍🎓 Young Adults 18-25
🛠️ Construction & Infrastructure Jobs

$9.38 billion for roads, bridges, power grids, and water systems. Real construction jobs that can't be outsourced. Projects in every state, chosen by states.

$9.38B Over 10 Years
🌲 Forestry & Wildfire Jobs Thin forests, clear brush, create firebreaks. Good jobs in rural areas protecting communities from wildfires. Work outdoors making a difference.

Wildfire Prevention
🎓 Free Training Up to $30K Community college programs, apprenticeships, and workforce partnerships. Up to $30,000 per worker for training. Priority for fossil fuel workers transitioning.

Up to $30,000
🏕️ Parks & Recreation Jobs Improve trails, restore habitats, maintain parks. Jobs for people who love the outdoors. Help keep our wild places healthy and accessible.

$2.68B Over 10 Years
💵 Where the Money Comes From

Dedicated revenue sources — no borrowing, no new debt

Federal Mineral Royalties 8% of royalties from oil, gas, and coal on federal lands that go to general fund.

$2.5-4B/10 Years
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Environmental Penalties 100% of civil penalties from Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act violations.

$1-2B/10 Years
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Offshore Wind Revenue 15% of lease revenues and royalties from offshore wind development.

$2-5B/10 Years
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Carbon Capture Recapture 5% of Section 45Q tax credit value from carbon capture projects.

$1-3B/10 Years
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FEMA PDM Reallocation 20% of FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants for coordination with state plans.

$1-1.5B/10 Years
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Disaster Savings 10% of verified savings when resilience projects reduce disaster costs.

$0.5-2B/10 Years
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State Matching 25% non-federal match from states (waived for low-income areas and Tribes).

$2-4B/10 Years
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Interest Earnings Interest on Trust Fund investments in Treasury obligations.

$0.3-0.8B/10 Years
Deficit Neutral — No New Debt Spending can never exceed available revenue

$10-22B
10-Year Revenue
$13.4B
10-Year Spending Cap
$0
Added to Debt
25%
State Match
10
Year Sunset
3%
Max Admin Costs
Stronger Communities, Protected Lands, Good Jobs Build infrastructure that lasts. Protect parks and wildlands. Prevent wildfires. Train workers for good careers. States lead, the federal government helps, and no debt is added. Every project must prove it returns more value than it costs. Property rights protected. Participation always voluntary.

🌲 National Resilience, Parks & Infrastructure Partnership 🛣️
National Resilience, Parks, and Infrastructure Partnership Act

119th Congress • Infrastructure • Parks • Workforce • Deficit Neutral