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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: Investing in Disaster Resilience and Mitigation
Record date · January 1, 2021
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2021 House subcommittee hearing focused on the economic and safety benefits of investing in infrastructure . Experts and officials discussed strategies for mitigating disaster risks and the role of building standards in protecting communities.
The hearing explores policy approaches to disaster that could influence future federal infrastructure funding, building code requirements, and insurance standards for property owners.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Property owners
Changes in building codes or mitigation requirements directly impact construction costs and insurance premiums for property owners.
Insurance industry
The industry is involved in discussions regarding risk assessment and the financial impact of disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Home builders
The industry is affected by potential changes to national building standards and construction requirements.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 18, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- The session focused on the economic and safety outcomes of pre-disaster mitigation investments.
- Witnesses included representatives from emergency management agencies, the insurance industry, and the home building sector.
- The hearing record includes submissions from the BuildStrong Coalition and the SmarterSafer Coalition.
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- The record includes letters from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
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Focus on Pre-Disaster Investment
The hearing highlights a shift toward prioritizing pre-disaster mitigation funding over post-disaster recovery spending.
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