RETROFITTIGN FOR RESILIENCE

Thursday, June 26, 2025
9:00 AM | 2167 Rayburn HOB

Join us for a Congressional briefing on how strategic investments in disaster mitigation can save lives, protect property, and strengthen local economies. This discussion will cover the findings of a new report, Retrofitting for Resilience, and focus on:

• Evidence-based strategies for retrofitting buildings and infrastructure

• Policy recommendations to support resilient communities nationwide

• S. 1323: The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization and Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act

Speakers include:

• George Guszcza, President and CEO, National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

• Tom Smith, Vice Chair, NIBS Consultative Council; Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers 

• Lisa Washington, Executive Director, Design Build Institute of America 

• Aaron Davis, Deputy Executive Director, BuildStrong America

• Aaron Levy, Vice President of Federal Relations, International Code Council

• Christina Beros, Legislative Aide, Senator Adam Schiff.