Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act

House Bill 5776 - Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5776 Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Finance and Financial Sector. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5776

Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act

This bill requires 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 flood risk mitigation grants, 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 may be subject to appropriate sanctions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5776

Bill HR 5776 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5776 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5776's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of February 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5776

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5776

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Homeland Security

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Emergency planning and evacuation

- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

- Floods and storm protection

- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5776

Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act

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

Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act