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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure the federal government provides assistance for proactive disaster mitigation efforts before disasters occur. It seeks to strengthen the Building Resilient Communities and Infrastructure (BRIC) program, which was previously cancelled and had funding taken back. The bill requires the President to include predisaster mitigation measures in disaster assistance, building on existing efforts to reduce the impact of future disasters. By prioritizing mitigation, the goal is to lessen damage and save taxpayer dollars.
Key provisions
- Requires the President to include predisaster mitigation measures in disaster assistance.
- Mandates that the government ‘shall’ provide assistance for predisaster mitigation, rather than ‘may’.
- Addresses section 203 of the Stafford Disaster Relief Act.
- Builds upon the previously established BRIC program.
- Aims to prevent future disaster recovery costs.
Who is affected
- State and local governments
- Communities vulnerable to disasters
- Disaster relief agencies
- Federal government
- Insurance companies
Notable changes
- Changes the Stafford Disaster Relief Act to require presidential support for predisaster mitigation.
- Reinstates the requirement for the President to provide assistance for mitigation measures.
- Addresses the cancellation of the BRIC program and the subsequent clawback of funds.
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