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DemocratBill · H.R. 4560· House(119-HR-4560)

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities for All Act of 2025

Rep. Figures
Age: 41 years
Alabama
Introduced
7/21/2025
Last activity
7/22/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsored by
Shomari Figures
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 2
Emergency Management
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, called the "Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities for All Act of 2025," amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It changes how funds are allocated for predisaster hazard mitigation, shifting from a competitive basis to direct allocations to states based on a formula. The bill also sets a minimum amount of financial assistance for Indian tribal governments.

Yes· 3 of 27

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7

    The bill's guarantee of minimum financial assistance for Indian tribal governments could significantly improve disaster preparedness and resilience in Native American communities.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7

    The bill aims to improve disaster preparedness and relief by changing funding mechanisms and ensuring funds reach states and tribal governments for hazard mitigation projects.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    Low-income households often suffer disproportionately during disasters, so the bill's focus on predisaster mitigation could help reduce their vulnerability.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    While the bill allocates funds to states, it also sets conditions and formulas for distribution, potentially limiting state autonomy in deciding how to use the funds.