Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4188

VA Flood Preparedness Act

VA Flood Preparedness: Protecting Hospitals from Flooding

Jun 28, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a subcommittee. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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The bill has bipartisan support from members in flood-prone states, but it is still in the very early stages of the legislative process.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 2683 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2683 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to give money to local governments for flood control projects. This funding would be used for land right next to VA hospitals and clinics to keep them from being damaged by water.
The plan specifically mentions protecting these medical centers from rising sea levels. This is important for VA facilities located in coastal areas that face more frequent storms and higher tides.
The VA would have two years to study every one of its medical buildings across the country. They must report back to Congress on which locations are at risk of flooding and if they need more money to fix the problems.
By working with local towns and cities, the VA can help build better drainage or sea walls that protect both the hospital and the surrounding neighborhood. This helps ensure veterans can still get care even during bad weather.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Jun 28, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 26, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jun 26, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

VA Flood Preparedness Act

Bill NumberHR 4188

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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