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119-hr-5229119th CongressWALLET

IMAGES Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

Introduced

Summary

Modernizes FEMA's flood maps and builds a public property-level geospatial library. The bill requires NFIP rate maps to include planimetric features and parcel identification data, align with the updated National Spatial Reference System, and improve real-time stream gage networks.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Upgrade stream gages for flood warnings

If enacted, FEMA would work with the U.S. Geological Survey to keep critical stream gages working and modern. New gages would be added in high‑risk areas. Inactive, critical gages could be turned back on. Real‑time data feeds would be faster. This could improve flood monitoring and mapping for communities.

Better FEMA flood maps and data access

If enacted, FEMA would change how flood maps are made. Maps would show roads, building footprints, parcel IDs, and addresses when possible. Maps would switch to the 2022 national reference system within five years after it is completed. FEMA would check each map at least every five years for current, credible data. FEMA would post a national website to view or download property‑level flood data when available, including zones, elevations, and models. Each fiscal quarter, 5% of revenue collected under section 1308(b)(3) would be set aside to create and keep maps current. More accurate maps could change who must buy flood insurance and the premiums some people pay.

New contracting rules for mapping firms

If enacted, FEMA and grant recipients would pick firms for program management, A&E, and surveying and mapping based on qualifications. Subcontractors would follow the same rule. State professional licensing laws would still apply. This could help highly qualified firms, but price‑focused bidders could lose out.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 9/9/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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