New Bill: Representative Joseph D. Morelle introduces H.R. 5407: Climate Resilient Elections Act

By: Quiver LegislationRadar

We have received text from H.R. 5407: Climate Resilient Elections Act. This bill was received on 2025-09-16, and currently has 3 cosponsors.

Here is a short summary of the bill:

This bill, titled the Climate Resilient Elections Act , aims to improve the resilience of U.S. elections in the face of natural disasters driven by climate change. It includes several key provisions affecting how states handle election operations during and after such disasters.

Continuity of Operations Plans

The bill mandates that each state receiving funds must develop and submit a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). This plan is designed to ensure that elections can be successfully administered even during a disaster. Specific requirements include:

• States must submit their initial plans by September 30, 2028.
• These plans must be updated every five years to reflect new risks or changes in conditions.
• States can coordinate with various levels of government and other entities while preparing this plan.
• Plans will be publicly available, with sensitive information protected.

Analysis and Reporting Requirements

The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis on how natural disasters affect voter registration and to explore ways federal resources can better support election administration during a major disaster. They must report their findings to Congress by September 30, 2026.

Grants for Strengthening Elections

The Election Assistance Commission is tasked with awarding grants that help states enhance their election systems against climate-related disasters. These grants can be used for various purposes, such as:

• Improving disaster preparedness in election administration.
• Educating voters about election processes during disasters.
• Training election officials and poll workers.
• Developing and publishing the required continuity plans.
• Enhancing voting systems and technology.
• Setting up helplines for voters requiring assistance during disasters.

The bill authorizes $20 million annually for the fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for these grants.

Definitions and Insights

The legislation defines a “covered major disaster” as any major disaster declared by the President during a federal election period, including natural catastrophes like hurricanes and earthquakes, fires, floods, and acts of terrorism. It highlights the vulnerability of election operations to climate-induced challenges and underscores the importance of preparation to protect the integrity of electoral systems.

Exclusions

The bill specifies that it does not grant the federal government the authority to seize ballots or voting machines, maintaining state control over election processes even in emergencies.

Relevant Companies

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Representative Joseph D. Morelle Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Joseph D. Morelle:

• H.R.5407: Climate Resilient Elections Act
• H.R.4708: Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
• H.R.3250: Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models
• H.R.2733: Pell Grant Flexibility Act
• H.R.2381: SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025
• H.R.2148: Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act

You can track bills proposed by Representative Joseph D. Morelle on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Morelle.

Representative Joseph D. Morelle Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Joseph D. Morelle is worth $605.2K, as of September 26th, 2025. This is the 381st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Morelle has approximately $35.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Representative Joseph D. Morelle’s net worth on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Morelle.

Representative Joseph D. Morelle Stock Trading

We have data on up to $355.0K of trades from Representative Joseph D. Morelle, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:

• A November 20th, 2020 sale of up to $50K of $UNH. The stock has risen 3.24% since then.
• A November 20th, 2020 sale of up to $50K of $MSFT. The stock has risen 141.0% since then.
• A November 20th, 2020 sale of up to $15K of $URI. The stock has risen 323.68% since then.
• A November 20th, 2020 sale of up to $15K of $AMZN. The stock has risen 40.77% since then.
• A November 20th, 2020 sale of up to $15K of $PRU. The stock has risen 35.65% since then.

You can track Representative Joseph D. Morelle’s stock trading on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Morelle.

This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative’s disclaimers for more information.