Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
May 24, 2023
Step 2
Referred
May 25, 2023
T&I
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill modifies the pre-disaster mitigation grant program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Specifically, the bill increases FEMA's set-aside for pre-disaster mitigation assistance from 6% to 15% of certain grant amounts; provides for a 2% set-aside for community planning and capacity building assistance; and authorizes FEMA to develop guidance regarding how to incorporate climate change into the National Risk Index, cost-benefit analyses, and improved codes, specifications, and standards to address natural hazards. FEMA must prioritize applicants for assistance with the highest hazard risk in coordination with FEMA's National Risk Index, environmental justice commun...
Timeline · 3 actions
May 25, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 24, 2023
Introduced in House
May 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.