INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

DIS · Disaster Planning/Emergencies

Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Grant Program, which is managed by FEMA.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

FY27 priorities in Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act.

CPT · Copyright/Patent/Trademark

Issues relating to copyright for standards and codes; H.R. 4072, Pro Codes Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 4072

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Engaged with the Department of Commerce on the implementation of FY26 CJS report language: Promoting US Competitiveness in infrastructure.- The agreement directs ITA's Office of Trade Remedy Compliance to enhance ongoing efforts to facilitate the use of U.S. developed construction codes in foreign markets to increase market access for U.S. exporters of construction related goods and services and to counteract the Peoples Republic of China's (PRC) influence. Through the PRC's Belt and Road Initiative, the PRC forces the use of PRC construction standards in recipient countries. PRC standards align with Chinese manufacturing and construction practices that are less rigorous than U.S.-developed construction codes and encourage low-cost over strong-quality construction, creating a "race to the bottom' that disadvantages U.S. industry in affected markets.

HOU · Housing

The Road to Housing Act of 2025 (S. 2651) Issues relating to modular construction The Housing Supply Extension Act of 2025 (S. 2414) The 21st Century Housing Act as marked up by the Committee on Financial Services

Literal federal measure citations: S. 2651, S. 2414

SMB · Small Business

Engaged the House Small Business Committee and Small Business Administration on White House Executive Order and SBA rule implementing the order. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/addressing-state-and-local-failures-to-rebuild-los-angeles-after-wildfire-disasters/ https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-01797.pdf?utm_campaign=pi+subscription+mailing+list&utm_medium=email&utm_source=federalregister.gov