Bill > HR2907

This bill aims to reinstate and strengthen the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) predisaster mitigation program, which was reportedly cancelled in 2025. The bill highlights the critical importance of proactive disaster prevention, noting that scientific research shows every dollar invested in predisaster mitigation can save up to $13 in disaster recovery costs. It points out that the United States experienced 27 weather and climate disasters exceeding $1 billion in damages in 2024, underscoring the need for comprehensive mitigation strategies. The legislation specifically amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by changing the language from "may" to "shall" in key sections, effectively making predisaster mitigation assistance mandatory rather than optional. The bill recognizes that mitigation can include a wide range of activities such as elevating flood-prone structures, reducing heat-related risks, and hardening buildings against hurricanes and earthquakes. By mandating these preventative measures, the bill seeks to proactively protect communities from potential disaster-related losses and reduce the long-term economic impact of natural disasters.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2907/all-info