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Empowering Resilient Communities Act

1/11/2024, 8:30 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4774

Bill 118 hr 4774, also known as the Empowering Resilient Communities Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide funding and support to communities that are vulnerable to natural disasters and other emergencies.

One key aspect of the Empowering Resilient Communities Act is the establishment of a grant program that would allocate funds to local governments and organizations for the purpose of improving their resilience to disasters. This could include measures such as upgrading infrastructure, implementing early warning systems, and developing emergency response plans.

Additionally, the bill aims to promote collaboration between different levels of government, as well as with private sector partners, in order to better coordinate disaster response efforts. This would help ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively in times of crisis. Overall, the Empowering Resilient Communities Act seeks to empower communities to better prepare for and respond to disasters, ultimately reducing the impact of these events on both lives and property. It is an important piece of legislation that addresses a critical need in our country's emergency management system.

Current Status of Bill HR 4774

Bill HR 4774 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4774 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4774's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of July 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4774

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4774

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4774

Empowering Resilient Communities Act
Empowering Resilient Communities Act
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to issue guidance on extreme temperature events and resilience goals, and for other purposes.

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