Bill
S 1829
Overview: S 1829, Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, Introduced on May 21, 2025.Purpose and Intent: This bill aim
Overview: S 1829, Establishes the office of flooding prevention and mitigation, REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, Introduced on May 21, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a new federal Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation to coordinate and oversee efforts to address the growing threat of flooding across the United States. The office would be tasked with developing a national strategy, providing technical assistance to state and local governments, and distributing funding for flood mitigation projects.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation within the Department of Homeland Security
- Requires the office to develop a comprehensive national strategy to prevent and mitigate flooding
- Authorizes the office to provide grants and technical assistance to state and local governments for flood mapping, early warning systems, and infrastructure improvements
- Mandates the office to coordinate federal agency efforts related to flooding
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact federal, state, and local governments, as well as communities vulnerable to flooding. It aims to enhance the nation's resilience to flooding events by improving coordination, planning, and access to resources for flood mitigation.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environmental Conservation for further consideration. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the Office of Flooding Prevention and Mitigation would be established within one year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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