Bills · S 3403
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3403Emergency Management
Building Resilience and Stronger Communities Act
INTRO DEC 9· LAST ACTION DEC 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it shifts the focus from just responding to disasters to actively preventing damage before it occurs. By making predisaster mitigation assistance mandatory and increasing the federal government's financial contribution for smaller projects, communities can afford to implement more protective measures, potentially saving lives and vast amounts of money in future recovery efforts. This also means essential services like healthcare and education are better protected, ensuring they can continue functioning after a disaster.
If this bill becomes law, more communities, including Indian Tribes, will have the resources to build stronger infrastructure and be better prepared for natural hazards. This could lead to less destruction, fewer disruptions to daily life, and quicker recovery times when disasters do strike. If it doesn't pass, communities might continue to struggle with the high costs of proactive mitigation, potentially leading to more severe impacts from future disasters and continued reliance on post-disaster federal aid, which is often more expensive.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The federal government must contribute at least 90% of the cost for predisaster mitigation projects under $1,000,000.
This reduces the financial burden on state and local governments for small, but impactful, disaster prevention efforts.
PROVISION 02
The President is required, not just allowed, to provide predisaster hazard mitigation assistance.
This makes proactive disaster preparedness a mandatory federal responsibility rather than a discretionary one.
PROVISION 03
Indian Tribes are made directly eligible for predisaster mitigation assistance, with new avenues for funding access.
This ensures equitable access to critical disaster preparedness funds for tribal governments and communities.
PROVISION 04
The federal government may contribute more than 90% of the cost for mitigation activities under $1,000,000 specifically for critical facilities (e.g., hospitals, schools).
This provides extra support to protect essential services that are vital for community safety and recovery.
PROVISION 05
A mandatory set-aside of not less than 3% of certain grant funds is established for national public infrastructure predisaster mitigation.
This guarantees a dedicated funding stream for major infrastructure projects that reduce national disaster risk.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· Rhode Island
YRS IN OFFICE
35
BILLS LED
43
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 9
Introduced in Senate
DEC 9
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8579)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3403
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last actionDec 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025
Senate BillS 3403Emergency Management
Building Resilience and Stronger Communities Act
INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 9, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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