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Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2023.

This law modifies Department of Agriculture programs to allow increased federal financial support for rehabilitating structural measures. It permits building protections that exceed immediate repair needs to better protect watersheds from repetitive impairments. Additionally, the purposes of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) now include preventing and mitigating the effects of flooding and drought.
Key points
Federal funding up to 90% for rehabilitating structural measures in limited resource areas.
Authority to increase protection levels above immediate repair requirements to ensure long-term watershed health.
RCPP purposes now include addressing flood and drought resilience and mitigation.
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Print number: 118_S_3147
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2023-10-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3147.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funding up to 90% for rehabilitating structural measures in limited resource areas.
  • Authority to increase protection levels above immediate repair requirements to ensure long-term watershed health.
  • RCPP purposes now include addressing flood and drought resilience and mitigation.
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 Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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