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Strengthening Disaster Resilience: New Infrastructure Funding Rules

This act changes how funding is allocated for projects aimed at protecting against natural disasters like floods or hurricanes. Instead of competitive grants, money will be distributed based on a fixed formula, providing more predictable support for states and Indian tribal governments. The goal is to better prepare communities for future threats and reduce damages.
Key points
Changes how disaster preparedness funds are allocated: from competitive grants to a fixed distribution formula.
Ensures more predictable funding for states and Indian tribal governments for hazard mitigation projects.
Establishes a minimum allocation of $75 million for Indian tribal governments for mitigation activities.
States must pass at least 50% of received funds to local governments for specific projects.
The President can approve projects not recommended by Governors under extraordinary circumstances.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4560
Sponsor: Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
Process start date: 2025-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities for All Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4560.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Changes how disaster preparedness funds are allocated: from competitive grants to a fixed distribution formula.
  • Ensures more predictable funding for states and Indian tribal governments for hazard mitigation projects.
  • Establishes a minimum allocation of $75 million for Indian tribal governments for mitigation activities.
  • States must pass at least 50% of received funds to local governments for specific projects.
  • The President can approve projects not recommended by Governors under extraordinary circumstances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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