[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 86 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING NATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY MONTH

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2018

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, as National Building Safety Month comes to 
a close, I would like to recognize the men and women of the 
International Code Council who have dedicated their livelihoods to 
ensuring the safety of Americans both in their homes and workplaces.
  Each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, Americans are 
asked to consider projects to improve building safety at home and in 
their communities, and to acknowledge the essential services provided 
to all of us by local and state building departments and federal 
agencies in protecting life and property. Building Safety Month, which 
is sponsored by the International Code Council, reminds the public of 
the important role safety codes and code officials play in creating and 
sustaining safe communities.
  ``Building Codes Save Lives,'' the theme for Building Safety Month 
2018, encourages all Americans to raise awareness of the importance of 
building safety. The International Codes, the most widely adopted 
building safety and fire prevention codes in the nations, are used by 
most U.S. cities, counties, and by all 50 states. These modern building 
safety codes also include safeguards to protect the public from natural 
disasters, such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, 
and earthquakes.
  Similarly, in the U.S. House of Representatives, we have made major 
strides in promoting pre-disaster mitigation. In particular, I am proud 
to say that my bill, H.R. 4460, the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, was 
included in H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which passed 
the House on April 27, 2018. The measures in this bill will help our 
communities better prepare for and respond to disasters of all kind, in 
keeping with the mission of National Building Safety Month.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking the International Code 
Council for their work to highlight National Building Safety Month.

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