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119-hr-8830119th CongressWALLET

Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a FEMA pilot to modernize urban flood mapping and make detailed, structure-level flood risk information easier to use for homeowners, businesses, and local officials to plan and reduce damage. It funds technology-based mapping that includes climate trends and designs for mitigation programs.

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Urban flood mapping grants pilot

If enacted, FEMA would run a pilot to fund better urban flood maps and make the data public. Grants would go to local governments or stormwater authorities in urbanized areas with more than 50,000 people. FEMA would select up to 3 recipients per year and up to 12 total, with population-based tiers and priorities for sea level rise risk, military sites, and vulnerable populations. The bill would authorize $2 million for FY2027 and $5 million for FY2028 (FY2028 funds available through FY2030). Federal grants would cover no more than 75% of project costs; recipients must provide the remainder. Grantees would complete work within 18 months and file a report within 30 months. FEMA would report to Congress within 2 years after enactment and every two years until the pilot ends.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

IL • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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