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119-s-3140119th CongressWALLET

Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Introduced

Summary

Expands federal support for watershed restoration and flood resilience. This bill would let USDA fund larger, longer-term watershed fixes, raise federal shares for rehabilitation projects, and reorient regional conservation to protect soil, water, flood resilience, and habitat.

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  • Farmers and landowners would be able to get Emergency Watershed Program help for restoration that goes beyond immediate repairs to improve long-term watershed health and prevent repeat damage.
  • Flood-prone communities and local organizations would see a baseline federal contribution of 65% of rehabilitation costs, with up to 90% available in limited resource areas, while local groups must cover water and mineral rights and all permits.
  • Conservation partners and regional projects would get new priorities under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program focused on soil conservation, drinking water and groundwater protection, flood and drought mitigation, and conservation of wildlife and agricultural land.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More federal pay for watershed repairs

If enacted, the bill would set how much the Federal government pays for watershed rehabilitation projects. By default, the Federal share would be 65% of total rehabilitation costs for a project. For projects that serve a Secretary‑designated limited resource area, the Federal share could be up to 90%. Federal funds would never exceed 100% of the actual construction costs. Local organizations would still pay for water and mineral rights and all Federal, State, and local permits.

New regional conservation goals for farms

If enacted, the bill would change the stated goals of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to focus on regional and watershed outcomes. New objectives would include soil conservation and sustainable use; protecting water and drinking water sources including groundwater; preventing and reducing flooding and drought and improving flood resiliency; and conserving wildlife, agricultural land, and related natural resources. This would apply to partnership projects and activities if the bill is passed.

Allow stronger watershed restoration projects

If enacted, the Department of Agriculture would be able to fund higher levels of watershed restoration when carrying out the Emergency Watershed Program. The Secretary could approve work that goes beyond immediate fixes if it helps the long‑term health of the watershed or prevents repeated damage. This would let the agency pay for stronger repairs that could reduce future flood and erosion risk for homes and farms.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

NE • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/6/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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