Bipartisan lawmakers propose federal funding for home hardening projects to reduce disaster damage and insurance costs.
Quiver AI Summary
Bipartisan bill introduced: Reps. Troy Carter, Mike Ezell and Salud Carbajal introduced the “STORM FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act,” which would create federal funding to help states finance home-mitigation projects. The aim is to support upgrades that can qualify homes for FORTIFIED or wildfire-prepared certifications.
Bill details and stated goals: The proposal would authorize $100 million a year from FY 2027 to 2036 for FEMA revolving loan funds, with grants for uninsured homeowners and forgivable loans for some lower-income borrowers. The bill also directs FEMA to encourage insurers to recognize the certifications in pricing.
Supporters’ claims: The lawmakers and backers said stronger roofs and other upgrades can reduce storm damage and may lower insurance premiums. The release cited high premiums in states like Louisiana and said the bill is endorsed by several housing, insurance and nonprofit groups.
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Troy A. Carter Fundraising
Troy A. Carter recently disclosed $28.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on July 26th, 2026. This was the 772nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 79.5% came from individual donors.
Carter disclosed $53.3K of spending. This was the 811th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Carter disclosed $382.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 493rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Troy A. Carter Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Troy A. Carter:
- H.R.9842: State Offices of Women’s Health Support and Expansion Act
- H.R.9344: EDUCATE Act of 2026
- H.R.9312: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8961: Student Suicide Prevention Awareness Act of 2026
- H.R.8874: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
- H.R.8650: Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Troy A. Carter on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Carter.
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