S 3403 — Building Resilience and Stronger Communities Act

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in Senate Current html December 09, 2025

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The bill amends existing law to require federal assistance for predisaster hazard mitigation measures and includes several provisions to enhance support for Indian Tribes.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133(h)

  (3) Small projects.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the President shall contribute not less than 90 percent of the total cost of a mitigation activity, the cost of which is less than $1,000,000. (4) Critical facilities.-- (A) Definition.--In this paragraph, the term `critical facility'-- (i) means a building that is essential for the delivery of a vital service or the protection of a community; and (ii) includes an emergency operation center, a healthcare facility, a police or fire stations, a school, and a power station. (B) Cost share adjustment.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the President may contribute more than 90 percent of the total cost of a mitigation activity involving a critical facility, the cost of which is less than $1,000,000.

  This provision establishes a minimum federal cost share for small projects and defines critical facilities for which the federal share can exceed 90%.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  may → shall

  This change mandates the President to establish a program for predisaster mitigation measures, removing the discretionary authority.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  may → shall

  This change mandates the President to provide assistance upon determination of natural disaster hazards, removing the discretionary authority.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133(i)(1)

  may → shall

  This change requires that assistance for predisaster mitigation assistance be provided, eliminating discretion.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133(i)(1)

  equal to → that is not less than 3 percent and not more than

  This change specifies the minimum and maximum federal share for predisaster mitigation assistance.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  and Indian Tribes

  This addition explicitly includes Indian Tribes in the provisions for assistance alongside States and local governments.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  or Indian Tribes

  This addition allows Indian Tribes to be eligible under the same provisions as States and local governments.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  or Indian Tribe

  This change grants Indian Tribes equal status in the provisions applicable to local governments.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  or Indian Tribes

  This change acknowledges Indian Tribes in the context of local government recommendations for assistance.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  Direct Technical Assistance to help the Indian Tribe improve resilience to natural hazards, build strong mitigation programs, develop high-quality applications, and carry out innovative mitigation projects.

  This new provision specifies how technical and financial assistance should be used in Indian Tribes for mitigation efforts.

• 42 U.S.C. 5133

  In this section, the term `Indian Tribe' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

  This definition clarifies the term 'Indian Tribe' for the purposes of this section of the law.

Action History

1. December 09, 2025

   Introduced in Senate

2. December 09, 2025

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8579)

Sponsors

• Jack Reed · Primary
• Lisa Murkowski · Cosponsor

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