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
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.
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.
Wildfire Prevention
Clear dangerous brush before fires start. Create firebreaks and defensible space. Restore wetlands that act as natural firebreaks. Protect homes and communities.
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.
💰 American Resilience Trust Fund
Dedicated funding that doesn't add to the national debt
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.
Parks & Wildlands
Habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, park improvements, and voluntary agreements with private landowners. Hunting and outdoor heritage protected.
Workforce Training
Community college programs, apprenticeships, and labor partnerships for resilience jobs. Priority for workers from fossil fuel communities.
🛠️ 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.
Roads & Bridges
Fix aging bridges and roads. Upgrade dams and levees. Build infrastructure that can handle floods, storms, and heavy use.
Water Systems
Protect drinking water. Improve flood control. Make water infrastructure stronger against droughts and storms.
Wildfire Reduction
Clear brush and create firebreaks. Thin forests to reduce fire risk. Protect communities before fires start.
Natural Buffers
Restore wetlands that absorb floods. Protect floodplains that reduce damage. Nature-based solutions that work.
Low-Income Priority
Projects in low-income communities get easier approval. Matching requirements can be waived. Help where it's needed most.
🌲 Parks, Wildlands & Hunting Heritage
Protecting our outdoor traditions while respecting property rights
Habitat Restoration
Restore habitat for game and non-game animals. Better conditions for hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Wildlife Corridors
Protect paths that animals use to move between habitats. Keep wildlife populations healthy and connected.
Park Improvements
Better access to parks and wildlife areas. Safer trails and facilities. More places to enjoy the outdoors.
Voluntary Landowner Agreements
Private landowners can choose to participate. Property rights always protected. No federal zoning or taking of land.
👷 Resilience Workforce Training
Training workers for good-paying jobs in their communities
Community College Programs
Grants for community colleges to create training programs in resilience jobs — grid work, water systems, forestry, and construction.
Apprenticeships
Support for apprenticeship programs in the trades. Learn while you earn. Get credentials that lead to good careers.
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.
Labor Partnerships
Work with unions and labor groups. Training that leads to real jobs. Wages indexed to cost of living.
🛡️ Jobs for Working People
Good-paying jobs building, maintaining, and protecting our communities
🛠️ 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.
Environmental Penalties
100% of civil penalties from Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act violations.
Offshore Wind Revenue
15% of lease revenues and royalties from offshore wind development.
Carbon Capture Recapture
5% of Section 45Q tax credit value from carbon capture projects.
FEMA PDM Reallocation
20% of FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants for coordination with state plans.
Disaster Savings
10% of verified savings when resilience projects reduce disaster costs.
State Matching
25% non-federal match from states (waived for low-income areas and Tribes).
Interest Earnings
Interest on Trust Fund investments in Treasury obligations.
Deficit Neutral — No New Debt
Spending can never exceed available revenue
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.