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Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act

119th CongressIntroduced May 1, 2025Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]· WA
Stage
In other chamber
Latest action
Held at the desk.
October 5, 2026

Summary

Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act This bill eases restrictions for ecosystem restoration projects in designated floodways that meet certain risk criteria.

Committees

  • PrimaryBanking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

CRS subjects

Aquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFloods and storm protection

Action history

  1. May 1, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. May 1, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  3. September 30, 2026Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  4. September 30, 2026Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. September 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. September 30, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5298; text: CR S5298)
  7. October 5, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  8. October 5, 2026Received in the House.
  9. October 5, 2026Held at the desk.

Cosponsors (3)

Text versions

Related bills

  • H.R. 6256identical
    Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act