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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7862· House(119-HR-7862)

National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026

Rep. Bentz
Age: 74 years
Oregon
Introduced
3/9/2026
Last activity
3/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sponsored by
Cliff Bentz
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Finance and Financial Sector
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026". It seeks to limit how the Endangered Species Act applies to certain actions under the national flood insurance program. Specifically, it states that Section 7(a) of the Endangered Species Act will not apply to certain actions by the Administrator. It also requires the withdrawal of existing biological opinions that evaluate the impacts of the national flood insurance program. Additionally, it adds a requirement that local measures for land management and use must be for the sole purpose of protecting property and human health.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    Reduces regulatory burden for properties and developments associated with flood insurance.

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+2

    May streamline flood insurance administration by reducing regulatory delays.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+2

    Less regulatory oversight from the Endangered Species Act can benefit agricultural land use.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-7

    The bill limits the application of the Endangered Species Act and mandates the withdrawal of biological opinions.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-3

    Limits land management criteria to only protecting property and human health, ignoring ecological factors.