Bill · S. 4757· Senate(119-S-4757)
Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026 aims to increase the resilience of U.S. communities and Federal assets against flooding. It requires Federal agencies to follow a specific Standard and use climate-informed science when managing floodplains. Agencies must evaluate the effects of their actions on floodplains and prioritize avoiding adverse impacts. The bill also mandates public notices for certain projects and requires the Water Resources Council to update flood standards regularly.
Yes· 3 of 26
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
Establishes a science-based standard for flood risk management to reduce future disaster impacts.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+6
Promotes the restoration and preservation of the natural and beneficial values of floodplains.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
Requires public notices and coordination with state, local, and tribal governments regarding floodplain actions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Safety and Health: The bill requires agency heads to take action to minimize the impact of floods on human safety, health, and welfare (Section 4(a)).
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Climate-Informed Planning: Agencies must use a science-based approach that integrates current and future changes in flooding based on climate science to determine floodplains (Section 4(b)(2)(A)(i)).
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Increased Public Awareness: For Federal properties used by the general public that are in flood hazard areas or have suffered damage, agencies must provide a clear marking of past and probable flood heights (Section 5(a)(2)(D)).
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Transparency for Local Governments: Agencies must notify State, local, and Tribal governments about proposed actions in floodplains, providing a map and a list of considered alternatives (Section 4(b)(3)(C)(iv)).
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Consumer Protection in Financial Deals: Agencies that insure or regulate financial transactions in base flood areas must inform private parties about the hazards of placing a structure in that area (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Property Use: When Federal property in a floodplain is sold or leased to a private party, the government may attach restrictions to how that property is used or may refuse to sell the property entirely (Section 5(a)(2)(E)).
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+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Children+3Good For Farmers+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For High Income Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+7Improves Environmental Protections+6Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Roads And Bridges+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+4
- 6/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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