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S372119th CongressWALLET

Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Lankford, James [R-OK]

Introduced

Summary

Would expand which preparedness and resilience actions count toward a higher FEMA Public Assistance federal cost share. The bill would let FEMA recognize investments in preparedness programs, designated building standards or land-use practices, and support for community emergency response teams so certain disaster repairs could qualify for a federal share that rises from a 75% minimum to as much as 85%.

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  • Local governments and eligible nonprofits could qualify more often for up to an 85% federal share on repairing or replacing disaster-damaged facilities by investing in preparedness and resilience measures.
  • Community emergency response teams and similar non-governmental organizations would be eligible for federal support for training, outreach, and preparedness exercises.
  • State and Tribal governments would get comprehensive guidance from FEMA within one year on which measures and investments qualify for the higher cost share.
  • Communities that adopt science-based building standards or land-use practices for storms, floods, tsunamis, or wildfires could have those actions count toward the increased federal share.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Delay and funding limits for changes

If enacted, the bill would delay all of its changes until one year after enactment. The amendments could only be carried out with FEMA funds appropriated on or after enactment. The bill would not authorize any new, separate appropriations for carrying out these changes.

More FEMA support for local resilience

If enacted, the bill would add "preparedness" to eligible disaster measures. FEMA would be able to designate building and land-use programs that show science-based, verified resilience. The bill would authorize support for community emergency response teams, including training and outreach. The President, through FEMA, would have to issue guidance to States and Tribes within one year.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lankford, James [R-OK]

OK • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 2/3/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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