To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow certain grantees to use Community Development Block Grant amounts for natural disaster mitigation activities, and for other purposes.
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- House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2026-06-30
Plain-English Summary
This proposal would let certain cities and counties use federal Community Development Block Grant money to prepare for and prevent damage from natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes, rather than only using it for housing and community development projects. The change would help local governments strengthen buildings, improve drainage systems, and take other protective measures before disasters strike, potentially reducing the need for emergency aid after disasters happen. Communities that receive these federal grants would have more flexibility in deciding how to spend the money based on their specific disaster risks.
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