FEMA would give more help to communities trying to prevent future disaster damage. The bill gives priority to high-risk and lower-resource places, raises some federal funding, and adds climate data to planning.
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Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Latest action on H.R. 403: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects communities that face serious disaster risk but may not have enough local money or staff to prepare on their own. It also affects FEMA, state and local governments, and federal agencies that fund disaster response or prevention work.
Why this matters: Many communities need help before disasters hit, not only after damage is done. This bill would move more federal attention toward prevention, especially in places with high risk and fewer local resources. It could help some communities afford stronger infrastructure and better planning. The final impact would depend on how FEMA sets the rules, builds the data tools, and decides which places have the greatest need.
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Officially: Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act
FEMA would give more help to communities trying to prevent future disaster damage. The bill gives priority to high-risk and lower-resource places, raises some federal funding, and adds climate data to planning.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Economic Development
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (1/15/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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