Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026
Urban Flooding: New Mapping and Risk Tools
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is actively moving forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a new bill with a very narrow focus and small budget. While flood mapping is often popular, it has not yet gained the broad support needed to move quickly through committees.
Key Points
- FEMA would give grants to 12 cities to create better flood maps. These maps would focus on urban flooding, which happens when heavy rain overwhelms city sewers or drains. This causes water to back up into basements, through floors, or onto streets in crowded areas.
- The program aims to give homeowners and businesses specific details about their own buildings. Instead of general neighborhood maps, people could look up their address on a website to see how likely their specific home is to flood and what the risks are.
- The bill provides 7 million dollars for the program through 2030. It targets different types of cities, including large coastal cities and smaller inland towns. Priority goes to places at risk from rising sea levels or those with military bases.
- Cities that receive the money must finish their mapping projects within 18 months. They are also encouraged to teach residents how to build or fix homes so they can better survive future floods and save money on repairs.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026
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