Washington–The House Financial Services Committee voted out legislation yesterday to help local authorities develop and enforce building codes.

By a voice vote, the panel gave its approval to the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act, or H.R. 4461.

Sponsored by Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., the bill authorizes $100 million over five years to state and local authority for building codes development and enforcement, with individual jurisdiction grants capped at $1 million.

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