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S.1798: Federal Flood Management Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Federal Flood Management Act of 2017 This bill directs executive agencies, including military departments, to reduce the risk of flood losses, minimize flood impacts, and restore and preserve natural floodplains. Agencies must also: (1) evaluate the effects of an action taking place in a floodplain, (2) ensure planning programs and budget requests incorporate flood hazard considerations, and (3) indicate their compliance with this bill to the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5219)
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| Sept. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) |