Bill · H.R. 1858· House(119-HR-1858)
Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Flooding Prevention, Assessment, and Restoration Act," aims to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 regarding the emergency watershed program. It allows the Secretary to undertake restoration measures that go beyond what is needed for immediate impairment if it helps long-term watershed health and is cost-effective. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture is required to submit a national agriculture flood vulnerability report within two years. This report must analyze economic losses, downstream effects of mitigation, and available flood risk data. Finally, the bill amends the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act regarding the rehabilitation of structural measures.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill directly addresses flood risks to crops and livestock through improved watershed management and data.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Increased watershed and flood protection provides significant stability to rural agricultural communities.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill enhances watershed restoration and protection capabilities to mitigate environmental damage from flooding.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Watershed Protection: Under Section 2, the Secretary can implement measures that provide a higher level of protection than what is strictly required for immediate impairment. This is intended to support the long-term health of the watershed and protect it from repetitive impairments.
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Increased Data on Flood Risks: Section 3 requires a national agriculture flood vulnerability report. This report will include an analysis of economic losses of crops and livestock, downstream effects of mitigation, and available Federal and State data regarding various types of flooding, which can help in managing flood risks.
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Improved Information on Conservation: Section 3 also requires a description of ongoing producer-level conservation practices and government initiatives, along with recommendations for new practices to address flood impact and risk.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 Farmers+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Improves Rural Development+4Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Jill TokudaDemocrat · Hawaii