North Dakota Rural Infrastructure Resilience Act

This Act establishes a Rural Infrastructure Resilience Program administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation in coordination with state emergency management authorities. The program shall provide competitive grants and technical assistance to counties, townships, and eligible public utilities for hardening rural roads and bridges against flooding, severe winter weather, and other extreme conditions; strengthening emergency communications networks; and installing backup power systems for critical public facilities. Priority shall be given to projects that protect evacuation routes, preserve access to essential services, and maintain operations during prolonged grid disruptions.