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H.R.2069 Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2011, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Jun 02, 2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

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  • Committee Assignment: House Transportation and Infrastructure

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  • Committee Assignment: House Transportation and Infrastructure - Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management

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  • 60% of users support H.R.2069

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    • Institute Testifies on Water and Energy Efficiency - July 27, 2012 by http://www.aeccafe.com/ - The hearing also focused on H.R. 2069, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2011, as a potential method for encouraging building code adoption at the state level. The Institute has supported the legislation through ...

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      As noted by http://www.aeccafe.com/ on July 27, 2012, "The hearing also focused on H.R. 2069, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act of 2011, as a potential method for encouraging building code adoption at the state level. The Institute has supported the legislation through ..." (/url?q=http://www10.aeccafe.com/nbc/articles/view_article.php%3Farticleid%3D1108374&sa=U&ei=AccWUJrHA8S2rQGZyYDYDw&ved=0CCAQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEfmn2HdEQ678leyf2WVYisXrbDDw)
    • Diaz-Balart Offers Testimony to Introduce HR 2069, The Safe ... - July 27, 2012 by admin - Diaz-Balart Offers Testimony to Introduce HR 2069, The Safe Building Code … RealEstateRama (press release) Washington, D.C. – July 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will offer the ...

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      As noted by admin on July 27, 2012, "Diaz-Balart Offers Testimony to Introduce HR 2069, The Safe Building Code … RealEstateRama (press release) Washington, D.C. – July 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will offer the ..." (/url?q=http://politicsandpolls.com/players/plyrs-by-state/fl-moc/mario-diaz-balart-florida-representative/diaz-balart-offers-testimony-to-introduce-hr-2069-the-safe-building-code-realestaterama-press-release/%3Futm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Ddiaz-balart-offers-testimony-to-introduce-hr-2069-the-safe-building-code-realestaterama-press-release&sa=U&ei=OCcTUKvAHYeQ9gTlwIDIDA&ved=0CCUQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNFCABLrBWTtKlAAMz4MxVFbPIHSIQ)
    • Diaz-Balart Offers Testimony to Introduce H.R. 2069, The Safe - Florida - July 26, 2012 by Florida RealEstateRama - Washington, D.C. – July 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will offer the following testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency ...

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      As noted by Florida RealEstateRama on July 26, 2012, "Washington, D.C. – July 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will offer the following testimony before the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency ..." (/url?q=http://florida.realestaterama.com/2012/07/25/diaz-balart-offers-testimony-to-introduce-h-r-2069-the-safe-building-code-incentive-act-ID01119.html&sa=U&ei=AccWUJrHA8S2rQGZyYDYDw&ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&usg=AFQjCNE0fQr6K-BnuGOKLHljekS-t7OdyA)

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    • Testimony: IAFC urges House committee to adopt building safety law - July 25, 2012 by FireRescue1 - Sadly, more than 90 students and teachers perished in that fire before sprinkler codes were changed. The IAFC believes that H.R. 2069, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act will encourage states to adopt the most current commercial and residential building

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      As noted by FireRescue1 on July 25, 2012, "Sadly, more than 90 students and teachers perished in that fire before sprinkler codes were changed. The IAFC believes that H.R. 2069, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act will encourage states to adopt the most current commercial and residential building " (http://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/1319555-testimony-iafc-urges-house-committee-to-adopt-building-safety-law/)
    • House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Hearing - July 25, 2012 by Insurance News Net - Among IBHS' highest priorities is the adoption and enforcement of strong, mandatory statewide building codes - that is why we support H.R. 2069, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act. Like other effective mitigation measures, strong building codes can save

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      As noted by Insurance News Net on July 25, 2012, "Among IBHS' highest priorities is the adoption and enforcement of strong, mandatory statewide building codes - that is why we support H.R. 2069, the Safe Building Code Incentive Act. Like other effective mitigation measures, strong building codes can save " (http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=351463&type=lifehealth)
    • IAFC Testifies in Support of Building Code Legislation - July 24, 2012 by FireRescue1 - The IAFC believes that the adoption of H.R. 2069, which adds a 4% incentive to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, will encourage states to adopt the most current commercial and residential building codes—before disaster strikes.

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      As noted by FireRescue1 on July 24, 2012, "The IAFC believes that the adoption of H.R. 2069, which adds a 4% incentive to FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, will encourage states to adopt the most current commercial and residential building codes—before disaster strikes." (http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/press-releases/1319098-IAFC-Testifies-in-Support-of-Building-Code-Legislation)
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