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Improved Extreme Weather Protection: New Building Standards

This act aims to enhance building safety by better predicting extreme weather events. This will make new buildings and infrastructure more resilient to droughts, floods, and hurricanes, potentially reducing losses and threats to citizens' lives.
Key points
The government will collect and share data on future extreme weather events and environmental trends.
This information will be used to develop new, more resilient building standards and certifications.
The goal is to increase the safety of homes and infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.
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Print number: 117_S_1282
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2021-04-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Built To Last Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1282.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will collect and share data on future extreme weather events and environmental trends.
  • This information will be used to develop new, more resilient building standards and certifications.
  • The goal is to increase the safety of homes and infrastructure in the face of a changing climate.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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