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Flood Prevention: New Rules for Agricultural Land and Infrastructure Protection

This act aims to improve flood protection, especially in agricultural areas. It allows for more comprehensive post-flood restoration and increases funding for flood control infrastructure repairs, potentially reducing losses and enhancing public safety. Additionally, it mandates a flood risk study for agriculture to better prepare for future threats.
Key points
Enhanced Post-Flood Restoration: Authorities can now take actions that not only repair damage but also increase protection against future floods, if cost-effective and environmentally beneficial.
Increased Funding for Repairs: The federal government will cover a larger portion (up to 90%) of the costs for repairing damaged flood control structures, easing the burden on local communities.
Agricultural Flood Risk Study: A report will be created to assess the impact of floods on crops and livestock, aiding in the planning of better protection strategies for farmers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1858
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1858.

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 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhanced Post-Flood Restoration: Authorities can now take actions that not only repair damage but also increase protection against future floods, if cost-effective and environmentally beneficial.
  • Increased Funding for Repairs: The federal government will cover a larger portion (up to 90%) of the costs for repairing damaged flood control structures, easing the burden on local communities.
  • Agricultural Flood Risk Study: A report will be created to assess the impact of floods on crops and livestock, aiding in the planning of better protection strategies for farmers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Environment Public Investments