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Flood Protection: Support for Areas Near Veterans' Medical Facilities.

This act allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist local authorities in protecting areas adjacent to veterans' medical facilities from flooding. This aims to enhance the safety and stability of infrastructure, indirectly impacting the accessibility and continuity of medical care for veterans and the safety of nearby residents.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs can now support local authorities in flood mitigation efforts around its medical facilities.
The act requires a report assessing flood risk for each veterans' medical facility, including risks from rising sea levels.
The goal is to protect medical infrastructure and ensure the safety of veterans and local communities.
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Print number: 117_HR_7297
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

VA Flood Preparedness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7297.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs can now support local authorities in flood mitigation efforts around its medical facilities.
  • The act requires a report assessing flood risk for each veterans' medical facility, including risks from rising sea levels.
  • The goal is to protect medical infrastructure and ensure the safety of veterans and local communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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