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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MIKE CAREY
of ohio
in the house of representatives
Mr. CAREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark Building Safety Month 2026 and to recognize the more than 60,000 members of the International Code Council (ICC) who are committed to recognizing that our growth and strength depend on the safety and essential role our homes. buildings and infrastructure play, both in everyday life and when disasters strike.
and its partners to remind the public about the professionals who ensure buildings are safe, resilient, affordable, and livable.
stakeholders, as well as those from the private sector to develop model codes and standards that protect the occupants of the buildings in which we live, work, and play. Those standards are then implemented year-round by building safety officials, the fire service, architects, engineers, builders, and skilled tradespeople to ensure the safe construction and maintenance of buildings.
This year's Building Safety Month theme is “Built to Last” which seeks to remind the public to get involved and raise awareness about building safety on a personal, local, and global scale.
In late 2020, FEMA released its comprehensive “Building Codes Saves” report, which found that implementing modern building codes could save $600 billion in disaster-related spending by 2060. FEMA further confirmed a prior report by the National Institute of Building Sciences that found that adopting modern codes provides $11 in mitigation savings for every $1 invested.
the public from hurricanes, tornadoes, snow and ice storms, floods, and earthquakes.
those who implement and enforce building codes for protecting lives, property, and businesses, and ultimately ensuring our communities are resilient to these events.
Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking International Code Council Board President Mike Boso, the Chief Building and Zoning Official of Grove City, Ohio—a constituent I represent—as well as ICC's Chief Executive Officer John Belcik, the International Code Council leadership, and ICC's Members and staff as they recognize Building Safety Month 2026.