Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities for All Act of 2025

This bill changes how federal predisaster hazard mitigation grants are handed out. Instead of a national competition, money would go straight to states and tribal governments using a formula: one-third equally to all states, one-third based on population, and one-third based on each state’s risk to natural hazards in critical infrastructure. Tribal governments would receive at least $75 million, and states must pass at least half of their funds to local governments for approved projects. The bill also focuses funding on cost‑effective projects that reduce injuries, save lives, and prevent damage to homes and critical services. In special cases, the President could approve urgent projects even if a Governor did not recommend them. Getting this money would not hurt a project’s chances for separate post‑disaster mitigation funds .

Key points

• Who is affected: state governments, tribal governments, local governments, and communities facing natural hazards.
• What changes:
  • Grants shift from competitive awards to formula-based allocations to states and tribes.
  • At least $75 million is set aside for tribal governments.
  • States must send at least 50% of funds to local governments for approved projects.
  • Projects must be cost‑effective and aimed at reducing injuries, loss of life, and damage, including to critical services and facilities.
  • The President may approve non‑Governor‑recommended projects in extraordinary circumstances.
  • Receiving these funds does not count against eligibility for separate post‑disaster hazard mitigation funding.