Bill · H.R. 4188· House(119-HR-4188)
VA Flood Preparedness Act
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the VA Flood Preparedness Act, seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It would authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide contributions to local authorities. These funds would be used to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property that is adjacent to Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities. The amendment specifically includes the risk of flooding associated with rising sea levels. Additionally, the Secretary must submit a report to relevant House and Senate committees within two years. This report must assess flood risks and the need for additional resources at each medical facility.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill directly addresses the safety and infrastructure resilience of facilities used by veterans.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill enhances the safety and resilience of VA medical facilities by addressing flood risks.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
By securing medical facilities against flooding, the bill supports the long-term stability of veteran care infrastructure.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mitigating Flood Risks: The bill allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make contributions to local authorities to reduce the risk of flooding on property next to VA medical facilities, including risks from rising sea levels (Section 2(a)).
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Assessment of Facility Safety: The Secretary is required to submit a report assessing the extent to which each medical facility is at risk of flooding (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Identifying Resource Needs: The report must determine if additional resources are necessary to address flooding risks at each facility (Section 2(b)(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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Environmental Protections+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana