Bill · H.R. 6256· House(119-HR-6256)

Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act

Age: 59 years

Montana

Introduced: 11/21/2025
Last activity: 11/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by: Troy Downing
Cosponsors: - 4 - 4

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act," seeks to amend the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. It introduces specific provisions regarding ecosystem restoration projects, which are defined as projects aimed at recovering or improving the functions of aquatic resources or floodplains. The bill provides exemptions from review or processing fees for flood insurance rate map change requests related to these projects. It also allows communities to permit certain projects within regulatory floodways even if they increase base flood elevations, provided specific conditions are met. Additionally, it mandates that the FEMA Administrator issue implementation guidance after consulting with various agencies.

Yes· 3 of 9

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
The bill facilitates ecosystem restoration projects aimed at improving the functions of aquatic resources or floodplains.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+3
The bill amends the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act to streamline the implementation of ecosystem restoration projects.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill supports projects that improve the natural functions of floodplains often found in rural areas.