Restoring America’s Floodplains Act authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to restore and manage floodplain easements.
The Restoring America’s Floodplains Act amends the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to restore appropriate vegetative cover, hydrological functions, and other values of land subject to a floodplain easement. The Secretary can also monitor, maintain, and enhance these restoration measures. The bill allows the Secretary to enter into contracts with landowners and agreements with states, nongovernmental organizations, and Indian Tribes.
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