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New Flood Information System and Improved Weather Forecasts

This act establishes a national integrated flood information system to provide faster and more accurate warnings. This will help citizens better prepare for floods, protecting lives and property. It also introduces improvements in tornado and hurricane forecasting.
Key points
Establishment of a National Integrated Flood Information System (NIFIS) to better inform and provide for more timely decision-making to reduce flood-related effects and costs.
Improvement of communication regarding future flood risks and hazardous flash flood events, including assessment and enhancement of warnings and information delivery to the public.
Strengthening freshwater monitoring along the coast and enhancing tornado and hurricane forecasts.
Creation of a hydrologic research fellowship program to support the development of water forecasting experts.
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Became Law
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_558
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2021-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FLOODS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_558.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a National Integrated Flood Information System (NIFIS) to better inform and provide for more timely decision-making to reduce flood-related effects and costs.
  • Improvement of communication regarding future flood risks and hazardous flash flood events, including assessment and enhancement of warnings and information delivery to the public.
  • Strengthening freshwater monitoring along the coast and enhancing tornado and hurricane forecasts.
  • Creation of a hydrologic research fellowship program to support the development of water forecasting experts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

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 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-316.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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