Bill · H.R. 5229· House(119-HR-5229)
IMAGES Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/9/2025
- Last activity
- 9/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Downing
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The IMAGES Act of 2025 aims to improve the National Flood Insurance Program rate maps. It requires the inclusion of planimetric features, such as parcel identification and addresses, into these maps. The bill mandates that rate maps become spatially accurate in accordance with specific geographic information system protocols. Additionally, it directs the Administrator to coordinate with the USGS to maintain and densify stream flow networks. A national geospatial data repository will be created to provide public access to various flood risk data. Finally, the bill mandates a regular verification of map data and establishes a funding mechanism for elevation data.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates the creation of a national geospatial data repository to provide public access to flood risk and mapping data.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill mandates increased contracting for architectural, engineering, and mapping services using qualifications-based selection.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill directs the coordination between the Administrator and the USGS to enhance stream flow networks and geospatial data.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Mapping Accuracy: The bill requires rate maps to include planimetric features, which include parcel identification data and addresses (Section 2(a)). This could provide more precise information regarding specific properties.
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Enhanced Stream Monitoring: The Administrator is tasked with ensuring stream gage stations are operational, using modern hardware, and are sufficiently densified in high-risk areas (Section 2(c)(1)). This helps maintain critical stream flow networks for flood risk assessments.
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Increased Public Access to Information: The creation of a national geospatial data repository will allow the public to view flood risks, insurance zones, elevations, and other related mapping information (Section 2(c)(4)). This includes the ability to query data down to the property level.
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Data Reliability: The bill requires the Administrator to verify that each rate map contains data that is current and credible at least once every five years (Section 2(c)(h)).
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Structured Contracting: By requiring qualifications-based selection for contracts involving architectural, engineering, or mapping services, the bill aims to ensure professional standards are met (Section 2(i)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 9/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Vicente GonzalezDemocrat · Texas