Public Archives Resiliency Act

HR 10383, the Public Archives Resiliency Act, provides $250 million in federal grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, public archives, libraries, museums, and community organizations. The bill funds climate-resilient upgrades to protect vital records (like birth certificates and marriage licenses) and historical collections from climate threats, including infrastructure improvements, digitization, emergency planning, and staffing. At least 50% of funds must support vital records, and 3% is reserved for Native Hawaiian-serving organizations. The Act also requires a study to identify climate-vulnerable records and safe relocation sites, with a report due within one year of enactment.