Bill would require FEMA to fund disaster prevention projects, not just allow it
In committeeH.R. 2907Latest action
Sponsor: Greg Stanton · Representative · AZ
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Official title: Save BRIC Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The Save BRIC Act would make pre-disaster mitigation funding mandatory instead of optional after BRIC's 2025 cancellation.
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What does this do?
This bill would change the Stafford Act so the president "shall" (must) provide financial assistance for pre-disaster mitigation projects, instead of "may" (optionally) provide it. Examples include elevating flood-prone buildings, reinforcing structures against hurricanes or earthquakes, and planning for extreme heat.
Who does it affect?
State and local governments that apply for these grants, communities at risk from floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and extreme heat, and federal agencies like FEMA that administer the funding.
Why does it matter?
The change would remove FEMA's discretion over whether to offer this assistance, turning it into a required program instead of an optional one.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- over $4 billion in grants pulled back
- prevention framed as cheaper than recovery
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 14, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 14, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.