Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-10-11T19:26:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 501 Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/11/2025, 7:26 PM

Summary of Bill HR 501

Bill 119 HR 501, also known as the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, aims to make changes to laws related to disaster recovery and relief efforts, specifically focusing on the implementation of building codes. The bill seeks to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of disaster recovery by ensuring that building codes are properly enforced and followed in areas affected by natural disasters.

One key aspect of the bill is the requirement for states and localities to adopt and enforce the latest model building codes in order to receive federal disaster recovery funding. This is intended to ensure that buildings and infrastructure in disaster-prone areas are built to withstand future disasters, reducing the risk of damage and loss of life.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for obtaining disaster assistance, making it easier for individuals and communities to access the resources they need to recover from disasters. It also aims to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies involved in disaster recovery efforts. Overall, Bill 119 HR 501 seeks to enhance the resilience of communities in the face of natural disasters by strengthening building codes and improving the efficiency of disaster recovery efforts.

Congressional Summary of HR 501

Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025

This bill amends the authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs regarding building codes, including authorizing funding to implement the two most recent editions of building codes, and establishes a pilot program for residential resilience retrofits under the BRIC program.

Under current law, funding provided under the BRIC and Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF programs may be used to establish and carry out the latest published editions of building codes and standards. The bill authorizes the BRIC program to fund carrying out the latest two published editions (i.e., either the current edition of a code or the previous edition) and requires BRIC to consider adoption of the latest two editions when determining whether to provide assistance. The bill also authorizes the Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF program to fund implementation of the latest two published editions of building codes and allows for jurisdictions to amend such codes.

Additionally, the bill establishes under the BRIC program a pilot program for states and local governments to provide grants to individuals for residential resilience retrofits (i.e., projects that increase a home’s resilience to natural hazards). To provide this assistance, FEMA may use up to 10 percent of the assistance made available to BRIC applicants annually. The pilot program terminates at the end of FY2028.

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Current Status of Bill HR 501

Bill HR 501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 501 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 501's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273. as of October 3, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 501

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 501

To amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes.

Comments

Clay Baker

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10 months ago

I don't see the point of this bill. It's just more government interference in our lives. Why do they always have to meddle in everything? Just let us live our lives without all these regulations. #annoyed