CASA Code and Safety for the Americas Act of 2001
Summary
H.R. 2567, the CASA Code and Safety for the Americas Act of 2001, proposed providing U.S. development assistance to help Latin American countries improve their building construction standards and safety practices. The bill authorized grants to translate international building codes into Spanish and provided funding to train local professionals in modern construction safety regulations. By promoting more resilient infrastructure, the legislation aimed to reduce the loss of life and property damage caused by structural failures and natural disasters in the region.
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