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This bill amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to enhance community preparedness and resilience by modifying how federal disaster assistance is provided. Specifically, the bill expands the criteria for disaster relief funding to include proactive preparedness measures, such as supporting community emergency response teams and implementing science-based building standards and land use practices that increase resilience against natural disasters like storms, tsunamis, floods, and wildfires. The bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue comprehensive guidance to state and tribal governments within one year of enactment, explaining these new preparedness investment strategies. The changes will take effect one year after enactment and will be implemented using existing FEMA appropriations, with no additional funds authorized. The goal is to shift from a reactive to a more proactive approach in disaster management, encouraging communities to invest in preventative measures that can reduce the potential damage and impact of future disasters.

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