Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026
Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Raise Federal Building Standards Against Rising Flood Risks
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While flood protection is often a bipartisan issue, the requirement to use climate-informed science often faces opposition from some lawmakers who worry about increased building costs.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Federal employees across many agencies would face new procedural requirements for evaluating flood risk, notifying governments, and preparing reports. Within a year of enactment, each agency must submit a report on how the new rules affect its operations. This adds workload but does not change pay or benefits.
“Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each agency shall submit to the Council on Environmental Quality a report regarding how the requirements of this Act impact the procedures and operations of the agency.”
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026
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