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Mandatory Disaster Preparedness Funding: Restoring the BRIC Program

This act aims to restore and make mandatory a program that helps communities prepare for natural disasters like floods or hurricanes. This ensures that cities and towns will receive guaranteed funds for preventive measures, potentially reducing losses and protecting lives and property in the future.
Key points
The BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) program, which aided disaster preparedness, will be restored and made mandatory.
The federal government will be required to provide financial assistance for preventive measures, such as strengthening buildings or evacuation plans.
Investing in disaster prevention can save significantly more money in the future by reducing recovery costs after destruction.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2907
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2025-04-14