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Support for Safer Homes: Disaster Resilience Programs

This act amends disaster relief programs, focusing on strengthening homes against natural disasters. Citizens can apply for grants to make their homes more resilient, such as floodproofing or wind retrofits. The goal is to reduce damage and costs after future disasters.
Key points
A new pilot program offers grants to individuals for home retrofits that increase resilience to natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, or wildfires.
The program prioritizes individuals demonstrating financial need, helping them secure their homes.
It mandates the use of the latest building standards in disaster mitigation projects, aiming to enhance building safety and durability.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_501
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_501.

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 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new pilot program offers grants to individuals for home retrofits that increase resilience to natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, or wildfires.
  • The program prioritizes individuals demonstrating financial need, helping them secure their homes.
  • It mandates the use of the latest building standards in disaster mitigation projects, aiming to enhance building safety and durability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273.

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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