Bills · S 372
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 372Emergency Management
Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 3· LAST ACTION FEB 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it shifts the focus of federal disaster aid to include more proactive measures, rather than solely reacting after a disaster hits. By encouraging and supporting community-level preparedness, it aims to reduce the overall damage and human impact of future events like storms, floods, and wildfires. If this bill becomes law, communities could access funding for science-backed resilience projects and empower local volunteer groups, potentially leading to fewer lives lost, less property damage, and quicker recovery times. If it doesn't pass, communities might continue to rely primarily on post-disaster relief, potentially missing opportunities to reduce their vulnerability beforehand and making future disaster recovery efforts more costly and challenging.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands eligible disaster assistance to explicitly include preparedness measures, not just relief efforts.
This broadens the scope of how federal disaster funds can be used, allowing for proactive investment in preventing damage.
PROVISION 02
Allows federal support for programs that demonstrate science-based improvements in resilience through building standards or land use practices.
This encourages innovative, evidence-based approaches to making communities stronger against specific natural disasters.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes support for community emergency response teams and similar volunteer groups, including funding for training and outreach.
This recognizes and strengthens the role of local volunteers as first responders and community organizers in disaster preparedness.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to issue comprehensive guidance to State and Tribal governments on these new measures within one year.
This ensures clear instructions and consistency for how these new preparedness opportunities will be implemented across the country.
PROVISION 05
Clarifies that the amendments will only be carried out using funds already appropriated to FEMA and does not authorize new funding.
This indicates that the bill aims to redirect or prioritize existing resources towards preparedness rather than creating new spending.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Oklahoma
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
77
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DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 3
Introduced in Senate
FEB 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 372
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 3, 2025
Last actionFeb 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025
Senate BillS 372Emergency Management
Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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