Hazard and Flooding Mitigation Funding Assurance Act
This bill guarantees that the federal government will cover at least 75% of eligible costs for hazard and flooding mitigation projects, instead of allowing up to 75%. It directly affects state and local governments applying for federal disaster relief funds under the Stafford Act. Key provisions include changing the funding requirement to a minimum 75% federal share (with a possible 100% maximum) and adding a new requirement to address post-wildfire flooding and debris flow from burned areas. The bill takes effect for assistance provided after its enactment date.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 16, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S459)
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
Martin Heinrich
DDemocratic
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