FLOODS

Amendments

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (S. 886), S9384 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic regions: create the American Arctic Adaptation Grant Program to prevent or mitigate effects of Arctic climate change (see S. 1566), S8681 [3AU]

Coastal zones: develop coastal and ocean observation system, improve warnings of natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and improve coastal and marine resource management (see S. 171), S211 [8JA]

Corps of Engineers: determine the most effective manner to carry out the Lake Pontchartrain flood control project and authorize construction of a new pumping station (see S. 1471), S7699 [20JY] (see H.R. 3169), H8007 [10JY]

———retain funds collected from recreation fees at Lake Texoma to repair flood-damaged recreation facilities (see H.R. 2320), H5398 [7MY]

Dept. of Education: continue to waive certain requirements in order to ease fiscal burdens in States affected by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita (see H.R. 4277), H14743 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain (see H.R. 2806), H6538 [10JN]

———prepare a feasibility study and implement demonstration projects to restore the San Gabriel River watershed in California (see H.R. 4200), H13519 [3DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish National Homeowners' Insurance Stabilization Program (see S. 505), S2592 [27FE]

Disasters: commend efforts of people fighting floods in North Dakota and Minnesota (see H. Res. 415), H5399 [7MY]

———increase types of additional housing assistance available to individuals and households in response to a major disaster (see H.R. 3096), H7704 [26JN]

———reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (see H.R. 3820), H11456 [15OC]

District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the operation of government (see H.R. 4207), H13520 [3DE]

El Salvador: express solidarity with people affected by Hurricane Ida, commend recovery efforts, and make funding available to help mitigate effects of recent natural disasters (see H. Con. Res. 213), H13068 [17NO]

FEMA: allow coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for new structures designed to protect public safety that are located in special flood hazard zones (see H.R. 1524), H3437 [16MR]

———consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates (see H.R. 1525), H3437 [16MR]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3139), H7945 [9JY]

———phase-in increase of chargeable premium rates for properties affected by updated National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4164), H13385 [1DE]

———provide for appropriate notification of communities and homeowners of establishment of flood elevations for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 1316), H2979 [4MR]

———provide for the National Flood Insurance Program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods (see H.R. 1264), H2923 [3MR]

———submit a community outreach plan to Congress prior to updating National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 777), H779 [28JA]

———suspend flood insurance rate map updates in geographic areas in which certain levees are being repaired (see H.R. 3415), H9205 [30JY]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier areas from limitations on Federal expenditures and financial assistance and flood insurance coverage under certain programs (see H.R. 3411), H9205 [30JY]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (see S. Res. 286), S9840 [24SE] (see H. Res. 765), H9899 [23SE]

Hurricanes: establish an independent, Presidentially-appointed commission to assess the circumstances related to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina (see H.R. 62), H30 [6JA]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see S. 886), S4669 [23AP] (see H.R. 4014), H12364 [4NO]

———establish Federal reinsurance program for State natural catastrophe insurance programs (see H.R. 83), H31 [6JA]

International Boundary and Water Commission: reimburse State and local governments for expenses incurred in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating the Lower Rio Grande Valley Flood Control Project (see S. 302), S786 [22JA]

National Catastrophic Risks Consortium: establish (see S. 505), S2592 [27FE]

Native Americans: provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (see S. 617), S3163 [17MR] (see H.R. 1562), H3526 [17MR]

North Dakota: commend efforts of people fighting floods (see S. Res. 132), S5232 [6MY] (see H. Res. 405), H5307 [6MY]

Sacramento, CA: authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers (see H.R. 1307), H2979 [4MR]

Safety: direct any Federal department or agency constructing a culvert or other enclosed flood or drainage system to ensure that certain child safety measures are included in the project (see H.R. 249), H69 [7JA]

Water Resources Development Act: make technical corrections to a provision relating to project deauthorizations (see S. 1014), S5327 [11MY]

Factsheets

Catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act (S. 886), S4730 [27AP]

Remarks in House

Barksdale AFB, LA: tribute to airmen for mobilizing to protect Bossier Parish, LA, from levees breaking during severe storms, H12180 [2NO]

Corps of Engineers: Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) funding, H10427, H10429 [1OC]

———determine the most effective manner to carry out the Lake Pontchartrain flood control project and authorize construction of a new pumping station, H10429 [1OC]

———Seattle, WA, district flood prevention efforts funding, H8121 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to U.S. Southern Command humanitarian efforts in El Salvador, E2817 [19NO]

Dept. of the Interior: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness in the North Cascades National Park to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain (H.R. 2806), H11745, H11746 [26OC]

Disasters: commend efforts of people fighting floods in North Dakota and Minnesota (H. Res. 415), H5430-H5433 [12MY], E1894 [22JY]

District of Columbia: authorize improvements in the operation of government (H.R. 4207), E2886 [3DE]

El Salvador: express solidarity with people affected by Hurricane Ida, commend recovery efforts, and make funding available to help mitigate effects of recent natural disasters (H. Con. Res. 213), H13567, H13568 [8DE]

FEMA: consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates, H8974 [29JY], E2118 [31JY]

———extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 3139), H8973-H8975 [29JY], E2118 [31JY]

———levee district assistance funding for flood cleanups, debris removal, and dewatering, H7182 [24JN]

———reconsider decision to deny temporary relocation assistance to Cedar Rapids, IA, Library, E2574 [20OC]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (H. Res. 765), H9837-H9840, H9872 [23SE]

———tribute to Corps of Engineers for efforts to manage West Point Dam during Georgia storms and floods, H10127 [30SE]

Government: impact of Federal Government competition against private sector relative to flood insurance program, H8348 [17JY]

Harris County, TX: prohibit funding from FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund for the flood control district, H7210-H7213 [24JN]

Hurricanes: provide for recovery from Hurricane Katrina, E2604 [22OC]

Iowa: anniversary of severe storms and flooding, H6420 [10JN]

Monroe County, FL: concerns of constituents, H11271 [13OC]

Native Americans: provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (H.R. 1562), E687 [17MR]

North Dakota: provide disaster assistance for victims of flooding, H4006 [25MR]

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.: tribute to Igor I. Sikorsky Award for Humanitarian Service recipients, E787 [26MR]

Taxation: provide relief in the case of federally declared disasters, H14404 [9DE]

Warneke, Shawn: Civil Air Patrol Disaster Relief Commendation ribbon recipient, E1894 [22JY]

Water: assess impact of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes on water resources, H4703 [23AP]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic regions: create the American Arctic Adaptation Grant Program to prevent or mitigate effects of Arctic climate change (S. 1566), S8685 [3AU]

Coastal zones: develop coastal and ocean observation system, improve warnings of natural hazards, enhance homeland security, support maritime operations, and improve coastal and marine resource management (S. 171), S215 [8JA]

Corps of Engineers: Yazoo basin flood control project funding, S8258 [29JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding for Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, S8648 [3AU], S8711, S8712, S8729 [4AU]

Dept. of the Interior: Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) funding, S8255 [29JY]

Disasters: assessment of flood threat to North Dakota region, S3776 [25MR], S3839 [26MR], S3977 [30MR]

———express sympathy and pledge support to victims in North Dakota and Minnesota, S3845 [26MR], S3946 [30MR]

FEMA: flood risk mapping, assessment, and planning program subcontracting practices, S7310 [9JY]

Findlay, OH: flood mitigation and flood prevention planning funding, S10947 [30OC]

Georgia: express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods (S. Res. 286), S9858 [24SE]

Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail: designate, S427 [15JA]

Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (S. 886), S4729, S4730 [27AP]

Louisville, KY: tribute to first responders and volunteers for efforts in responding to flood, S8755 [4AU]

North Dakota: commend efforts of people fighting floods (S. Res. 132), S5246 [6MY]

———tribute to first responders and volunteers for efforts in responding to flood, S4420-S4422 [20AP], S4498-S4500 [21AP]

Reports filed

North Cascades National Park and Stephen Mather Wilderness Boundary Adjustment To Allow Rebuilding of a Road Outside of the Floodplain: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2806) (H. Rept. 111-293), H11165 [8OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9248 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 213, express solidarity with people of El Salvador affected by Hurricane Ida, commend recovery efforts, and make funding available to help mitigate effects of recent natural disasters, H13567 [8DE]

H. Res. 415, commend efforts of people fighting floods in North Dakota and Minnesota, H5430 [12MY]

H. Res. 765, express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods in Georgia, H9838 [23SE]

H.R. 2806, Stephen Mather Wilderness boundary expansion in the North Cascades National Park to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain, H11745 [26OC]

H.R. 3139, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H8973 [29JY]

S. 171, Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act, S216-S219 [8JA]

S. Res. 132, commend efforts of people fighting floods in North Dakota, S5241, S5246 [6MY]

S. Res. 286, express condolences to families of victims of storms and floods, honor emergency responders, and support FEMA efforts to respond to needs of those affected by floods in Georgia, S9853, S9858 [24SE]