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BillHR 9235 · 119

Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 9, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 9, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds infrastructure projects to make communities more resilient to natural disasters. Requires the government to prioritize disaster mitigation when investing in infrastructure.

Sponsored By

George Whitesides
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 9, 2026
  3. Jun 9, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects communities prone to natural disasters, such as coastal towns and flood zones, by potentially reducing the risk of damage from disasters. It also impacts construction and infrastructure workers, as well as local governments, by providing funding for disaster-ready infrastructure projects.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
IntroducedJun 9, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.