To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8830

H.R. 8830, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 14, 2026, aims to mandate the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a pilot program focused on improving urban flooding mapping and associated property damage data accessibility for homeowners, businesses, and localities. The bill's primary goal is to facilitate a better understanding of urban flooding risks and facilitate mitigation efforts by making this data readily available.

Current Status of Bill HR 8830

Bill HR 8830 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2026. Bill HR 8830 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2026. Bill HR 8830's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 14, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8830

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to carry out a pilot program to enhance the mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and the availability of that mapped data to homeowners, businesses, and localities to help understand and mitigate the risk of such flooding, and for other purposes.