Coastal and Island Climate Resilience Act

A bill to establish a competitive federal grant program, administered jointly by the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to support coastal and island communities facing climate-related flooding, erosion, extreme weather, and disruptions to critical infrastructure. Grants shall fund shoreline restoration, resilient infrastructure, distributed renewable energy and storage, evacuation and emergency-preparedness systems, and community-led adaptation plans, with priority for underserved communities and areas with demonstrated vulnerability. The bill shall authorize $5 billion over five years and require coordination with state, local, territorial, and Native Hawaiian governments, as well as regular public reporting on outcomes.