House Bill 5709
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Climate Resilient Communities Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5709
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Climate Resilient Communities Act
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to evaluate, and report to Congress on, the structural and economic impacts of climate resiliency at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including recommendations on how to improve FEMA's use of building codes and standards to prepare for climate change and address resiliency in housing, public buildings, and infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
January 29, 2020
01/30/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
01/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:49 PM