What does Preamble of Save BRIC Act do?

This bill aims to amend section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act The amendment requires the President to provide assistance for predisaster hazard mitigation measures The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives

What does SHORT TITLE. of Save BRIC Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Save Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Act, also known as the Save BRIC Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Save BRIC Act do?

Congress finds that predisaster mitigation reduces loss of life and property Effective mitigation minimizes potential loss from disasters by identifying risks The US experienced 27 major weather and climate disasters in 2024 Mitigation activities include preparation, planning, and structural hardening Every $1 invested in mitigation saves up to $13 in disaster recovery costs

What does MANDATORY MITIGATION. of Save BRIC Act do?

This section amends Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The amendment changes the language of subsection (b) from 'may' to 'shall'. The amendment also changes the language of subsection (c) from 'may' to 'shall'.

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Save BRIC Act

Last updated: 4/14/2025 · Introduced: 4/14/2025

Author: Greg Stanton (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires the President to provide assistance for predisaster hazard mitigation measures, amending the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
The amendment changes the language of the Act from discretionary to mandatory, using 'shall' instead of 'may', to ensure assistance is provided.
The bill aims to reduce loss of life and property by promoting effective mitigation, which can save up to $13 in disaster recovery costs for every $1 invested.

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