Bills · HR 501
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 501Government lending and loan guaranteesNatural disasters
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION OCT 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to reduce the devastating impact of natural disasters on homes and communities, potentially saving lives, protecting property, and cutting down on the enormous costs of disaster recovery that often fall to taxpayers. By requiring the use of up-to-date building codes, it encourages stronger construction from the outset for federally funded projects. The new pilot program offers a direct way for individual homeowners, particularly those with financial challenges, to proactively protect their homes before a disaster strikes.
If this bill becomes law, more homes could be strengthened against future disasters, leading to less damage, fewer displacements, and quicker recoveries. If it doesn't pass, federal mitigation efforts might continue to rely on potentially older building code standards, and individual homeowners would miss out on a dedicated grant program to make their homes more resilient, leaving them more vulnerable to the increasing frequency and intensity of natural hazards.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Updates the definition of "latest published editions" for building codes in federal predisaster hazard mitigation programs to include the two most recently published versions.
This ensures that federally funded projects designed to reduce disaster risks use the most current safety and construction standards.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a Residential Retrofit and Resilience Pilot Program under FEMA to provide grants to individuals for making their homes more resilient to natural disasters.
This creates a new, direct funding mechanism for homeowners to proactively strengthen their properties against future hazards.
PROVISION 03
Allows FEMA to use up to 10% of the annual funding from the existing Predisaster Hazard Mitigation program for this new residential pilot program.
This dedicates a portion of existing federal funds specifically to individual home resilience projects.
PROVISION 04
Requires the pilot program to prioritize grants for individuals who demonstrate financial need.
This focuses assistance on those who might otherwise lack the resources to fund home retrofits, promoting equity in disaster preparedness.
PROVISION 05
Mandates a report to Congress within six years on the pilot program's effectiveness, including avoided disaster impacts and costs.
This provides accountability and data to evaluate the program's success and inform future policy decisions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
15
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSOCT 3
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-319.
OCT 3
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273.
FEB 26
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged
FEB 26
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 501
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionOct 3, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
House BillHR 501Government lending and loan guaranteesNatural disasters
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 3, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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