Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1105

Introduced
2/6/25  
Refer
2/6/25  

Caption

Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025

Impact

The establishment of this program is expected to create a framework under which states can receive federal assistance to incentivize property owners to enhance the resilience of their homes. Eligible activities may include improvements to home durability, such as reinforcing structural integrity, installing secondary barriers to prevent water intrusion, and creating defenses against wildfires. The bill also empowers the President to define disaster risk areas and requires states to assess their homeowner insurance coverage and provide technical assistance in managing these grants.

Summary

House Bill 1105, also known as the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act of 2025, seeks to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act by establishing an individual household disaster mitigation program. This program will provide grants to state and tribal governments to fund pre-disaster mitigation activities for residences that are at risk due to natural hazards. It aims to improve the structural resilience of homes against disasters such as floods, storms, and wildfires, thereby reducing the overall risk and recovery costs associated with these events.

Contention

While proponents argue that this bill could lead to significant reductions in recovery costs and improve overall community safety, there are concerns that it may impose additional burdens on state budgets and administrative processes. Some stakeholders worry about the effectiveness of state programs in managing the grants and administering the required assessments. Critics may also point to the challenges that might arise in consistently determining eligibility and the adequacy of funding to cover a wide spectrum of disaster risks.

Congress_id

119-HR-1105

Introduced_date

2025-02-06

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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