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Increased Federal Support for Community Disaster Preparedness and Resilience

This Act aims to strengthen community resilience against natural disasters like storms, floods, and wildfires. It amends the Stafford Act to allow federal funds to support not only disaster relief but also preparedness measures and training for local emergency response teams. This means your community can receive more resources for better crisis preparation, enhancing safety and reducing future losses.
Key points
Federal funds (under the Stafford Act) can now be used for preparedness and resilience measures, not just post-disaster relief.
Financial support for local Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and equivalent non-governmental organizations, including regular training and preparedness exercises.
New criteria for resilience programs must be science-based and verified, focusing on improved building standards or land use practices to increase resilience.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) must issue comprehensive guidance to State and Tribal governments regarding these new community resilience investments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4900
Sponsor: Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4900.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funds (under the Stafford Act) can now be used for preparedness and resilience measures, not just post-disaster relief.
  • Financial support for local Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and equivalent non-governmental organizations, including regular training and preparedness exercises.
  • New criteria for resilience programs must be science-based and verified, focusing on improved building standards or land use practices to increase resilience.
  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) must issue comprehensive guidance to State and Tribal governments regarding these new community resilience investments.
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. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 700.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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