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Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
2/5/2024, 3:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3972
Bill 118 hr 3972, also known as the Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act, aims to address the increasing threat of flooding in the United States by promoting land stewardship practices that can help mitigate the impact of floods. The bill recognizes the importance of protecting natural resources and ecosystems in order to build resilience against flooding events.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support landowners in implementing flood resiliency measures on their properties. This could include activities such as restoring wetlands, planting trees, or creating buffer zones along waterways. By investing in these types of projects, the bill aims to reduce the risk of flooding and protect communities from the devastating effects of natural disasters.
Additionally, the Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better manage flood risk. This could involve sharing data, coordinating planning efforts, and developing strategies to address flooding on a regional scale. Overall, the bill seeks to promote sustainable land management practices that can help communities adapt to the changing climate and reduce the impact of flooding events. By investing in flood resiliency and land stewardship, the United States can better protect its natural resources and build more resilient communities for the future.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support landowners in implementing flood resiliency measures on their properties. This could include activities such as restoring wetlands, planting trees, or creating buffer zones along waterways. By investing in these types of projects, the bill aims to reduce the risk of flooding and protect communities from the devastating effects of natural disasters.
Additionally, the Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act includes provisions to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better manage flood risk. This could involve sharing data, coordinating planning efforts, and developing strategies to address flooding on a regional scale. Overall, the bill seeks to promote sustainable land management practices that can help communities adapt to the changing climate and reduce the impact of flooding events. By investing in flood resiliency and land stewardship, the United States can better protect its natural resources and build more resilient communities for the future.
Congressional Summary of HR 3972
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
This bill amends the purpose of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include the prevention and mitigation of the effects of flooding and drought and the improvement or expansion of flood resiliency. (Under the RCPP, USDA enters into agreements with eligible partners to deliver conservation projects in specific geographical areas. Within an RCPP project, producers enter into contracts and agreements with USDA to carry out eligible conservation activities.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 3972
Bill HR 3972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3972 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3972's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. as of July 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3972
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3972
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Floods and storm protection
- Soil pollution
- Water use and supply
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3972
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to add flood prevention and mitigation measures to purposes of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3972
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