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SENATE 1688117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2021

Last Action
5/18/2021

Actions

  • 2021-05-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • 2021-05-18Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-18 (00)

Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2021

This bill directs agencies to reduce the risk of flood losses, minimize flood impacts, and restore and preserve natural floodplains. Additionally, an agency facilitating a financial transaction in an area subject to flooding has a duty to inform any participating private party of the hazards.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Brian Schatz (D-HI)
  • Cory Booker (D-NJ)

Subjects

  • Appropriations
  • Building construction
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Floods and storm protection
  • Government information and archives
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Land use and conservation
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