,i #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fcif ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #ac1 #bjbb,mr4 ,blumenauer 7for himself1 ,ms4 ,barragn1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,bowman1 ,mr4 ,casten1 ,ms4 ,castor of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,cleaver1 ,ms4 ,de,gette1 ,ms4 ,del,bene1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mr4 ,doggett1 ,mr4 ,espaillat1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,ms4 ,jayapal1 ,mr4 ,jones1 ,ms4 ,lee of ,california1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,california1 ,mr4 ,mc,nerney1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,ms4 ,newman1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,ms4 ,omar1 ,mr4 ,panetta1 ,mr4 ,schneider1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,mr4 ,soto1 ,mr4 ,swalwell1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,mr4 ,tonko1 and ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act with respect to hazard mitigation plans1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,climate ,risk and ,emergency ,support ,in ,livable ,inclusive and ,equitable ,neighborhoods and ,communities ,everywhere ,act or the ,climate ,,resilience ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,according to the #bjah ,national ,climate ,assessment1 climate change due to global warming has caused1 and is expected to continue to cause1 substantial interference with and growing losses to human health and safety1 infrastructure1 property1 industry1 recreation1 natural resources1 agricultural systems1 and quality of life in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,according to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 climate change is already increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather and other climate-related disasters1 including drought1 wildfire1 and storms that include precipitation4 7#c7 ,according to the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in #bjbj1 there were a record #bb weather and climate disasters costing #a1jjj1jjj1jjj or more across the country1 shattering the prior annual record of #af4 ,these events totaled #ie1jjj1jjj1jjj in damages4 7#d7 ,since #bjae1 the ,united ,states has experienced more than #ha individual disasters1 amounting to #fcj1bjj1jjj1jjj in economic losses1 and close to #d1jjj deaths4 7#e7 ,researchers have found that ,black1 ,latino1 and low-income families are more likely to live in high-risk areas like flood zones1 less likely to have money to harden infrastructure and homes in advance of disasters1 and less likely to receive assistance during recovery periods4 7#f7 ,according to ,dr4 ,beverly ,wright and ,dr4 ,robert ,bullard1 environmental and public health threats from natural and human-made disasters are not randomly distributed1 affecting some communities more than others1 and therefore our response to disasters necessitates the adoption of policies and processes rooted in principles of racial equity1 self-determination1 and democracy4 7#g7 ,research from the ,university of ,colorado shows that the top #aj percent of disaster hotspots account for about #cj percent of the contiguous ,united ,states but are home to nearly #fj percent of buildings in the country4 7#h7 ,according to testimony in ,november #bjag from former ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,administrator ,brock ,long1 ,i cannot overstate the importance of focusing on investing in mitigation before a disaster strikes4 ,building more resilient communities is the best way to reduce risks to people1 property1 and taxpayer dollars44 7#i7 ,the ,government ,accountability ,office found that the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency spends #hh percent of its budget on postdisaster mitigation4 7#aj7 ,for fiscal year #bjbj grant application cycle1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency received nearly #d1jjj1jjj1jjj in applications for their grant programs4 ,however1 in fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency only made #gjj1jjj1jjj available for predisaster mitigation4 7#aa7 ,public-sector investment in mitigation since #aiie by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,agency cost the country #bg1jjj1jjj1jjj but is projected to save #afj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 totaling #f saved per #a invested4 7#ab7 ,the ,united ,states has an opportunity to use disaster mitigation to minimize risk1 improve resiliency1 and address social problems4 #c4 ,definitions ,section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting extreme temperature event1 including heat wave or freeze1 after snowstorm2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 ,resilience ,except as otherwise provided1 the term resilience means the ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions1 including the ability-- 7,a7 7i7 to resist hazards or withstand impacts from a weather event or major disaster2 or 7ii7 to reduce the magnitude or duration of impacts of a disruptive weather event or major disaster on a project2 and 7,b7 7i7 to assess and understand current risk to extreme weather and major disasters1 as well as the potential for changing risk over time2 7ii7 to improve the community's capacity to lessen its risk by planning for and adapting to changing conditions2 and 7iii7 to achieve equitable outcomes through risk management and protect the safety and well-being of an entire community1 including its most vulnerable populations4 4 #d4 ,federal and state preparedness and mitigation assistance ,section #bja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,uses of funds ,a ,state that receives a grant under this section may also use grant funds for other purposes1 including-- 7#a7 to weatherize and retrofit building structures1 including the installation of heat pumps1 air conditioners1 and air filtration or ventilation systems in a way that is cost effective and reduces the risk of damage from further disasters2 7#b7 to reduce the impacts of extreme temperatures1 including by improving building insulation in a way that is cost effective and reduces the risk of damage from further disasters2 7#c7 to increase or enhance natural climate resilient infrastructure1 including urban tree canopy1 green space1 functioning floodplains1 creeks1 streams1 and wetlands1 or other mitigation activities that conserve or restore natural features that can serve to abate or lessen the impacts of future disasters2 7#d7 to improve air quality and mitigate against wildfire smoke or other air quality contaminants related to a major disaster or emergency2 7#e7 to provide financial and technical support to ,state1 local1 and ,indian ,tribal health providers or organizations to carry out community-led climate adaptations and interventions2 7#f7 to provide disaster preparedness or community emergency response team training to community-based organizations and residents2 7#g7 to develop emergency plans for disadvantaged communities1 including homeless residents1 disabled residents1 children1 the elderly1 non-native ,english speakers1 residents lacking access to reliable transportation1 and otherwise disadvantaged communities1 as well as pets and service animals2 7#h7 to develop community climate resilient infrastructure1 including extreme weather or temperature shelters1 emergency transportation or mobility options1 and resilient community energy infrastructure2 7#i7 to advise1 plan1 and implement for community resilience and adaptation2 7#aj7 to develop and implement participatory processes that allow for public engagement in determining and addressing local risks and vulnerabilities2 7#aa7 to adopt and comply with the standards set forth in section #djf7;e77#a77;,a72 7#ab7 to improve the fire resistance of structures1 including homes1 businesses1 public buildings1 and critical facilities1 as well as non-structures2 7#ac7 to improve the seismic resilience of structures1 including homes1 businesses1 public buildings1 critical facilities1 critical systems such as sewage and water1 as well as non-structures2 and 7#ad7 for other specific resilience activities determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7f7 ,collaboration ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall coordinate with other relevant agencies1 such as the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 as necessary1 to improve collaboration for activities described in subsection 7e74 4 #e4 ,predisaster mitigation ,section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,underserved community ,the term underserved community means a community of #cj1jjj or fewer individuals that is identified by the ,state as a rural community1 and is not a remote area within the corporate boundaries of a larger city that-- 7,a7 is economically disadvantaged1 by having an average per capita annual income of residents not exceeding #hj percent of national1 per capita income1 based on best available data2 7,b7 the local unemployment rate exceeds by #a percentage point or more1 the most recently reported1 average yearly national unemployment rate2 and 7,c7 any other factors identified in the ,state ,plan in which the community is located4 7#b7 ,disadvantaged community ,the term disadvantaged community means a community1 or a specific neighborhood within a community1 that is-- 7,a7 located in a census tract with a ,centers for ,disease ,control ,social ,vulnerability ,index score of not less than #j4geja2 7,b7 comprised of residents having an average per capita annual income not exceeding #hj percent of national per capita income2 or 7,c7 otherwise determined by the ,administrator based factors such as percentage of homeless population1 demographic information such as race1 age1 and disability1 language composition1 and transportation access or type4 7#c7 ,private nonprofit organization ,the term private nonprofit organization means any non-governmental agency or entity that-- 7,a7 7i7 currently has an effective ruling letter from the ,internal ,revenue ,service granting tax exemption under section #eja7;c71 7d71 or 7e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7ii7 has satisfactory evidence from the ,state that the organization or entity is a non-profit organized or doing business under ,state law2 and 7,b7 meets any other criteria established by the ,administrator4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by inserting after assistance to ,states and local governments the following3 1 or to a private nonprofit organization1 through a ,state1 in the form of grants under this section for carrying out mitigation activities and2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by striking principally and all that follows and inserting the following3 principally-- 7i7 to implement predisaster hazard mitigation measures that will be cost-effective and equitable long-term and provide enhanced protection to the community1 including vulnerable residents1 and are described in proposals approved by the ,president under this section2 and 7ii7 to identify and provide financial and non-financial technical assistance1 including non-financial and direct technical assistance to underserved or disadvantaged communities under this section2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by inserting after may be used the following3 for purposes1 including2 7ii7 by striking or at the end of clause 7ii72 7iii7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7iii72 and 7iv7 by inserting at the end the following3 7iv7 to weatherize and retrofit building structures1 including the installation of heat pumps1 air conditioners1 and air filtration or ventilation systems in a way that is cost effective and reduces the risk of damage from further disasters2 7v7 to reduce the impacts of extreme temperatures including by improving building insulation in a way that is cost effective and reduces the risk of damage from further disasters2 7vi7 to increase or enhance natural climate resilient infrastructure1 including urban tree canopy1 increased green space1 green roofing1 functioning floodplains1 creeks1 streams1 and wetlands1 or other mitigation activities that conserve or restore natural features that can serve to abate or lessen the impacts of future disasters2 7vii7 to improve air quality and mitigate against wildfire smoke or other air quality contaminants related to a major disaster or emergency2 7viii7 to provide financial and technical support to ,state1 local1 and ,indian ,tribal health providers or organizations to carry out community-led climate adaptations and interventions2 7ix7 to develop and implement participatory processes that allow for public engagement in determining and addressing local risks and vulnerabilities2 7x7 to develop emergency plans with input from disadvantaged communities1 including consideration for homeless residents1 disabled residents1 children1 the elderly1 non-native ,english speakers1 residents lacking access to reliable transportation1 and otherwise disadvantaged communities1 as well as pets or service animals2 7xi7 to develop community climate resilient infrastructure1 including extreme weather or temperature shelters1 emergency transportation or mobility options1 and resilient community energy infrastructure2 7xii7 to adopt and comply with standards set forth in section #djf7;e77#a77;,a72 7xiii7 to improve the fire resistance of structures1 including homes1 businesses1 public buildings1 and critical facilities1 as well as non-structures2 7xiv7 to improve the seismic resilience of structures1 including homes1 businesses1 public buildings1 critical facilities1 critical systems such as sewage and water1 as well as non-structures2 and 7xv7 for other specific resilience activities determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,specific technical assistance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall provide financial and non-financial technical assistance1 including non-financial direct technical assistance for grant applications1 to underserved communities and disadvantaged communities4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,underserved communities and disadvantaged communities ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall contribute #ajj percent of the total cost of a mitigation activity carried out in a underserved community or disadvantaged community4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #f percent and inserting #ae percent2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,from such total amount made available from the ,disaster ,relief ,fund1 with respect to each major disaster1 the ,president may set aside #b percent of the estimated aggregate amount of the grants to be made pursuant to sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh1 #daj1 #daf1 and #dbh for the major disaster for community planning and capacity building assistance44 #f4 ,hazard mitigation plans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7 before the semicolon insert the following3 1 including not conflicting with local plans1 but integrating ,state1 local1 and tribal planning2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,specifics in mitigation plans ,in conjunction with subsection 7a71 not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 and territory shall clarify and include in its mitigation plan-- 7,a7 identifying the extent to which resilience is or will be incorporated into other mitigation planning processes1 including capital improvement budgets and transportation planning processes2 7,b7 goals and objectives related to increasing resilience over a #e-year period1 including benchmarks for future work and an assessment of past progress2 7,c7 the building codes in existence at the time the plan is submitted and standards that are in use by the ,state for all manner of planning or development purposes and how the ,state has or will comply with the standards set forth in section #djf7;e77#a77;,a72 7,d7 the use of nature-based solutions1 including urban tree canopy1 increased green space1 green roofing1 functioning floodplains1 creeks1 streams1 and wetlands1 or other mitigation activities that conserve or restore natural features that can serve to abate or lessen the impacts of future major disasters2 7,e7 integration of each local mitigation plan with the ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or territory plan2 and 7,f7 the disparate impacts on disadvantaged communities and how the ,state intends to address such disparities4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated1 by inserting specific before mitigation2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall issue specific guidance on resilience goals and provide technical assistance for ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and territories to meet such goals4 7#e7 ,reporting ,not less than every #e years1 the ,administrator shall report the progress of meeting the goals under this section to the ,committees on ,homeland ,security1 ,financial ,services1 and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,adequate staffing ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall ensure that ample staff are available to develop the guidance and technical assistance under section #cbb7;e77#d7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act1 including hazard mitigation planning staff and personnel with expertise in community planning1 land use development1 and consensus based codes and hazard-resistant designs at each regional office that specifically focus on providing financial and non-financial direct technical assistance to ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 and territories4 #g4 ,minimum standards for public and private structures ,section #cbc7;a77#a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe;a7a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking applicable the second time it appears and inserting the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs2 and 7,b7 by adding before the period the following3 1 including hazard-resistant designs2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall provide guidance to implement the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs4 4 #h4 ,general federal assistance ,section #djb7e7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;a7#e77 is amended by striking building code and inserting the latest editions of relevant consensus-based building codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs14 #i4 ,hazard mitigation ,section #djd7;f7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagi;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ac7 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ad7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 to the extent practicable1 to comply with the standards set forth in section #djf7;e77#a77;,a72 7#af7 to assist in the abatement of lead1 mold1 mildew1 radon1 asthma1 and allergen triggers or other pollutants and hazardous materials directly caused by a major disaster or emergency1 or as directed by the ,administrator2 7#ag7 to improve air quality and mitigate against wildfire smoke or other air quality contaminants related to a major disaster or emergency1 or as directed by the ,administrator2 7#ah7 to the extent practicable to improve the fire resistance of structures1 including homes and public buildings2 7#ai7 to improve the seismic resilience of structures1 including homes1 public buildings1 non-profit facilities1 and infrastructure1 including roads1 bridges1 and critical systems such as sewage and water2 7#bj7 to the extent practicable1 for the replacement of mobile homes1 travel trailers1 and manufactured homes that serve as affected individuals' primary residences that were damaged or destroyed by a major disaster or emergency1 including by partnering with ,state and local housing agencies and non-profits to reduce the time or cost required to implement housing solutions after a major disaster or emergency as well as comply with the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs2 and 7#ba7 for other resilience activities as determined by the ,administrator4 4 #aj4 ,repair1 restoration1 and replacement of damaged facilities ,section #djf7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,d7 by striking adopted building codes and inserting the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs and any future higher standards for resistance to hazards of increasing severity2 7#b7 clause 7ii7 by striking or2 7#c7 in clause 7iii7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to comply with the standards set forth in subsection #djf7;e77#a77;,a7 and any future higher standards for resistance to hazards of increasing severity2 7v7 to assist in the abatement of lead1 mold1 mildew1 radon1 asthma1 and allergen triggers or other pollutants and hazardous materials directly caused by a major disaster or emergency1 or as directed by the ,administrator2 7vi7 to improve air quality and mitigate against wildfire smoke or other air quality contaminants related to a major disaster or emergency1 or as directed by the ,administrator2 7vii7 to improve the fire resistance of damaged facilities1 including public facilities and private non-profit facilities2 7viii7 to improve the seismic resistance of damaged facilities1 including public facilities and private non-profit facilities2 and 7ix7 for other resilience activities as determined by the ,administrator4 4 #aa4 ,federal ,assistance to individuals and households ,section #djh of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7;c77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,additional uses of funds ,a recipient of assistance provided under this paragraph1 may use such assistance-- 7#a7 to improve compliance with the standards set forth in section #djf7;e77#a77;,a72 7#b7 to assist in the abatement of lead1 mold1 mildew1 radon1 asthma1 and allergen triggers1 or other pollutants and hazardous directly caused by a major disaster or emergency1 or as directed by the ,administrator2 7#c7 to improve air quality and mitigate against wildfire smoke or other air quality contaminants related to a major disaster or emergency1 or as directed by the ,administrator2 7#d7 to improve the fire resistance of structures2 7#e7 to improve the seismic resilience of structures2 and 7#f7 for other resilience activities as determined by the ,administrator4 4 #ab4 ,report to congress and update of cost-effectiveness determination 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,homeland ,security1 ,financial ,services1 and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the challenges posed by the ,agency's requirements for determining the cost-effectiveness of mitigation activities and specifically how such requirements may disproportionately burden underserved or disadvantaged communities1 or specific vulnerable populations within communities4 7b7 ,update of cost-,effectiveness determination ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act or as soon as practicable1 the ,administrator1 to the extent practicable1 shall update the requirements for determining cost-effectiveness1 including selection of appropriate interest rates1 based on the findings made under subsection 7a74