WASHINGTON–The House passed legislation yesterday creating a national program that provides awards to local governments for building code administration and enforcement.

The legislation introduced by Rep. Dennis Moore, D-Kan., the Community Building Code Administration Grant Act (H.R. 4461), is designed to provide funding for local and state authorities to enact and enforce strong building codes. It was approved by voice vote.

The bill creates a five-year program that authorizes $100 million to go to local governments over that period.

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