National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026
Latest action (20 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10120, the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026, aims to decrease losses of life and property from floods through a coordinated federal effort. The bill would establish a new program to develop and promote effective flood reduction and resilience measures. This program would support activities such as developing standards, providing grants and technical assistance, and creating maps of flood risks and related hazards.
The program would affect federal agencies involved in flood management, research, and infrastructure. It would also impact state and local governments, building owners, and professionals in related fields by developing and disseminating information and encouraging the adoption of new measures. An interagency coordinating committee, chaired by the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers and including representatives from agencies like FEMA, NIST, and NOAA, would oversee the program's planning and coordination.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 20, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it is still in the early stages, it would next be considered by that committee.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 20, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10120 do?
- H.R. 10120, the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act of 2026, aims to decrease losses of life and property from floods through a coordinated federal effort. The bill would establish a new program to develop and promote effective flood reduction and resilience measures. This program would support activities such as developing standards, providing grants and technical assistance, and creating maps of flood risks and related hazards. The program would affect federal agencies involved in flood management, research, and infrastructure. It would also impact state and local governments, building owners, and professionals in related fields by developing and disseminating information and encouraging the adoption of new measures. An interagency coordinating committee, chaired by the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers and including representatives from agencies like FEMA, NIST, and NOAA, would oversee the program's planning and coordination. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 20, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. As it is still in the early stages, it would next be considered by that committee.
- Has H.R. 10120 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Aug 2026, H.R. 10120 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10120?
- H.R. 10120 was sponsored by Rep. Donald Beyer [D-VA8] (Democrat-VA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10120?
- Introduced (20 Aug 2026).
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