CLUSTER Act
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, known as the CLUSTER Act, would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand the list of activities eligible for federal hazard mitigation assistance under Section 404. Specifically, it adds "community hardening or cluster hardening," including coordinated mitigation efforts across private residential structures, as an eligible use of that assistance. Section 404 authorizes grants that help states, tribes, and localities reduce future disaster risk after a major disaster declaration.
The change would primarily affect state and local governments, tribal governments, and property owners who participate in federally funded hazard mitigation projects. By explicitly authorizing "cluster" or community-wide hardening efforts—rather than only individual structure-by-structure improvements—the bill could make it easier for grant recipients to pursue coordinated mitigation projects covering multiple private homes in a neighborhood or community, such as efforts to reduce wildfire, flood, or other hazard risks collectively rather than piecemeal.
The bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher, with Rep. Thompson of California as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been considered, debated, or voted on. Before it could become law, the committee would need to act on it, followed by potential votes in the full House and Senate and presidential signature.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 3, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10022 do?
- This bill, known as the CLUSTER Act, would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand the list of activities eligible for federal hazard mitigation assistance under Section 404. Specifically, it adds "community hardening or cluster hardening," including coordinated mitigation efforts across private residential structures, as an eligible use of that assistance. Section 404 authorizes grants that help states, tribes, and localities reduce future disaster risk after a major disaster declaration. The change would primarily affect state and local governments, tribal governments, and property owners who participate in federally funded hazard mitigation projects. By explicitly authorizing "cluster" or community-wide hardening efforts—rather than only individual structure-by-structure improvements—the bill could make it easier for grant recipients to pursue coordinated mitigation projects covering multiple private homes in a neighborhood or community, such as efforts to reduce wildfire, flood, or other hazard risks collectively rather than piecemeal. The bill was introduced on August 3, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher, with Rep. Thompson of California as a cosponsor, and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet been considered, debated, or voted on. Before it could become law, the committee would need to act on it, followed by potential votes in the full House and Senate and presidential signature.
- Has H.R. 10022 become law?
- Not yet. As of 3 Aug 2026, H.R. 10022 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10022?
- H.R. 10022 was sponsored by Rep. James Gallagher [R-CA1] (Republican-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10022?
- Introduced (3 Aug 2026).
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