Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025
Summary
The Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025 aims to amend disaster recovery and relief laws by emphasizing the implementation of updated building codes. It focuses on pre-disaster hazard mitigation and establishes a residential retrofit and resilience pilot program. The Act seeks to improve the resilience of homes against natural disasters through grants and updated building standards.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased investment in resilient building practices and infrastructure improvements, particularly in areas prone to natural disasters. Homeowners may receive grants for retrofitting their homes to better withstand hazards. This could reduce future disaster-related damages and associated federal expenditures.
Potential Benefits
- Enhanced resilience of homes against natural disasters.
- Potential reduction in disaster-related damages and costs.
- Grants available to homeowners for retrofitting.
- Encourages the use of updated building codes and standards.
- Pilot program to test and evaluate residential resilience retrofits.
Potential Disadvantages
- Limited funding for the pilot program (up to 10% of existing funds).
- Potential bureaucratic hurdles in accessing grant funding.
- Program termination date (September 30, 2030) limits long-term impact.
- Applicability limited to amounts appropriated after enactment.
- Rule of construction limits impact to specific programs.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble) by promoting safety and security through resilient building practices. Congress's power to legislate in this area falls under its authority to regulate interstate commerce (Article I, Section 8), as disasters often have widespread economic impacts. The Act does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).