Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026 aims to enhance U.S. resilience against flooding by establishing a federal standard.
The Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026 establishes a federal standard to improve the nation's resilience to current and future flood risks. The Act mandates agencies to consider floodplain management when formulating water and land use plans, and to apply floodproofing and other flood protection measures to federally funded projects. It requires agencies to evaluate the potential effects of actions in floodplains, provide public notice, and consider alternatives to minimize adverse effects.
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