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Enhanced Flood and Drought Protection for Farmers and Communities.

This act aims to better prepare communities and farmers for the impacts of floods and droughts. It allows programs supporting land and water resource protection to also focus on flood prevention and increasing flood resilience. This potentially means safer homes and farmlands, as well as better protection of drinking water sources.
Key points
Programs supporting farmers and landowners will now include measures to prevent floods and droughts.
Greater emphasis on protecting drinking water sources and groundwater as part of environmental efforts.
Support for actions increasing flood resilience at regional and watershed scales.
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Additional Information
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
Print number: HR 3972
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
Process start date: 2023-06-09