S1545-119

Introduced

To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Apr 30, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill expands a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Community accountability for repeatedly flooded areas Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102) is amended by adding at the end. It relies on appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Environment.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Expands a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Community accountability for repeatedly flooded areas Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102) is amended by adding at the end...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill expands a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Community accountability for repeatedly flooded areas Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102) is amended by adding at the end.

Key Policy Areas

Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill expands a appropriation, grant, reporting req provision: 2. Community accountability for repeatedly flooded areas Section 1361 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4102) is amended by adding at the end.

Policy Domains

Environment

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. Schatz) …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Environment
Actor Mappings
"administrator_of_fema"
→ Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"covered community" §H90731721386A4B378488FA0EEA555AD6

a community—(i)that is participating in the national flood insurance program under section 1315

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