HR 1558 · 115th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector
Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 196.(2017-08-15)
Plain Language Summary
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Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require a community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and has been repeatedly flooded, as specified by the bill, to: (1) assess the continuing risks to community areas repeatedly damaged by floods; and (2) develop and implement a publicly available, community-specific plan for mitigating continuing flood risks to such areas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must, upon request, provide a community with appropriate data to assist in preparation of the required plan. In making decisions with respect to awarding mitigation grants under the Act, FEMA may consider the extent to which a community has complied with these requirements and is working to remedy problems with repeatedly flooded areas. A community that does not comply with these requirements shall be subject to appropriate sanctions, including suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1558, Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act
Aug 9, 2017As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on June 21, 2017
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Cosponsors (5)
1 Democrat4 Republicans