Introduce legislation to allow states and local governments to use Community Development Block Grant allocations for disaster mitigation projects before disasters strike.

Sam T. Liccardo · California · Democratic

policy impact 0.74 specificity 0.90 extraction confidence 97%

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Liccardo also announced his new bipartisan legislation, the “Ounce of Prevention” Act, which allows states and local governments to use their Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations for disaster mitigation projects.

He announced a bipartisan bill to let states and local governments use CDBG funds for disaster mitigation before disasters occur.

Liccardo Calls for Federal Aid for Pacifica Pier | Congressman Sam Liccardo
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GovInfo action states that Mr. Liccardo introduced H.R. 9557, the Ounce of Prevention Act, on June 30, 2026, and it was referred to House Financial Services.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill record shows Sam Liccardo sponsored and introduced H.R. 9557, titled the Ounce of Prevention Act, to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow CDBG funds for natural disaster mitigation activities. No newer lookback-window action was found that changes the delivered status.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R. 9557 (IH) - Ounce of Prevention Act - BILLS-119hr9557ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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The official release says Timmons and Sam Liccardo introduced the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act, allowing CDBG funds for pre-disaster risk mitigation.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): A House member press release confirms the bill's stated purpose: giving states, cities, and local governments flexibility to use Community Development Block Grant funds for mitigation before disasters strike, matching the campaign commitment.

delivered same_term A for effort

New Bipartisan Bill Helps Communities Prepare for Disasters | U.S. Representative William Timmons
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The promise was specifically to introduce legislation allowing states and local governments to use Community Development Block Grant allocations for pre-disaster mitigation. Liccardo sponsored and introduced H.R. 9557, the Ounce of Prevention Act, on June 30, 2026, during his current House term, and the bill’s stated purpose matches the promised policy. Enactment is not required because the commitment was to introduce legislation.

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