A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act and was introduced in the House on November 10, 2026. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act regarding building codes. Specifically, Section 2 of the bill adds a definition for the term latest published editions under the predisaster hazard mitigation program. This term is defined as the two most recently published editions of relevant consensus-based codes, specifications, and standards. The bill also includes a rule of construction ensuring that these changes do not affect any program other than the predisaster hazard mitigation program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 defines the latest published editions for the predisaster hazard mitigation program as the two most recently published editions of relevant consensus-based codes, specifications, and standards, which provides a clear standard for the program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House