Bill · H.R. 10120· House(119-HR-10120)
National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/20/2026
- Last activity
- 8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Beyer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Program. The program aims to achieve measurable reductions in the loss of life and property caused by floods through coordinated Federal efforts. It seeks to improve the understanding of floods and develop effective measures to reduce their impacts. The program will involve cooperation with various levels of government, academia, and the private sector. Additionally, the Act creates an Interagency Coordinating Committee to oversee the program's planning and management.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+6
The program works toward better coordination of flood mitigation and resilience efforts.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances protections against flood-related damage through resilience and research.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill promotes interdisciplinary research to improve understanding of flood impacts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction in loss of life and property: The program is designed to achieve major measurable reductions in the losses of life and property resulting from floods (Section 3(a)).
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Improved flood understanding and risk prediction: The program aims to improve the understanding of floods and their effects on communities, buildings, structures, and lifeline infrastructure through interdisciplinary research (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Access to better information and maps: The program will publish a systematic set of maps covering flood vulnerability, inundation, floodplains, and other flood-related hazards (Section 3(b)(2)(D)).
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Support for various stakeholders: The program will promote the adoption of resilience measures through grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and technical assistance (Section 3(b)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased economic costs related to sea level rise and precipitation: The text notes that the cost of flood-related damage is anticipated to increase over the next few decades due to greater precipitation and sea level rise (Section 2(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+6Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
David ValadaoRepublican · California