FLOODS related term(s) Disasters

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

Articles and editorials

Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico, H7798 [4SE]

Houston ISD Schools With Most Displaced Students After Hurricane Harvey, H827 [6FE]

Top Health Official Views Harvey Recovery Efforts, H827 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Coastal zones: acknowledge significance of sea level rise and flooding in the U.S. and in Florida and affirm need for greater adaptation funding and use of historical flooding and sea level rise projections into planning (see H. Res. 1087), H9090 [26SE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (see H.R. 5726), H3884 [9MY]

——— exempt certain structures from removal from property on Table Rock Lake (see H.R. 7126), H9525 [14NO]

——— expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY] (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]

——— provide for certain water resources development activities (see S. 3789), S7926 [19DE]

Dept. of Defense: require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

Disasters: ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 7322), H10269 [17DE]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (see S. 3146), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP] (see H.R. 5569), H3441 [18AP]

——— establish pilot programs to provide long-term rental housing assistance and case management services after certain major disasters (see H.R. 7385), H10511 [20DE]

——— exempt properties located in flood hazard areas that are participating in an approved buy-out program from mandatory purchase requirement under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5618), H3574 [25AP]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6402), H6463 [17JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4369 [25JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3670), S7190 [28NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE] (see H.R. 6379), H6262 [16JY] (see H.R. 7187), H9742 [29NO] (see H.R. 7388), H10586 [21DE] (see H.J. Res. 143), H9763 [3DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 148), H10586 [21DE]

——— improve National Flood Insurance Program rate maps (see H.R. 4905), H732 [30JA]

——— provide assistance for educational facilities impacted by flooding by reducing penalties under the National Flood Insurance Program for buildings not covered by flood insurance (see S. 2547), S1735 [14MR]

——— provide capitalization grants to States to establish revolving funds to provide funding assistance to reduce flood risks (see H.R. 7037), H9419 [5OC]

——— transfer flood map preparation functions to the U.S. Geological Survey (see H.R. 5559), H3441 [18AP]

FERC: allow examination of licenses of any hydroelectric project located in a Presidentially declared disaster area (see H.R. 4853), H581 [19JA]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 6666), H7750 [10AU]

Infrastructure: codify standards to ensure projects that receive Federal funding are built to withstand flood damage (see H.R. 7024), H9414 [2OC]

National Center for Coastal Resilience: designate as a national center of excellence for research in coastal and recurrent flooding (see H. Res. 1182), H10336 [19DE]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

SBA: provide for disaster loans to repair, rehabilitate, or replace property damaged or destroyed by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria (see H.R. 6826), H8725 [13SE]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for certain flood insurance expenses (see H.R. 5543), H3396 [17AP]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 6854), H8738 [20SE]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 3648), S7051 [15NO]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Michael (see H.R. 7166), H9573 [20NO]

Cost Estimates

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]

Explanations

America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC], H8222–H8224 [13SE]

Letters

Response to Wall Street Journal editorial on the impact of climate change on rising sea levels: Andrea L. Dutton, University of Florida and Michael E. Mann, Pennsylvania State University, S5261 [24JY]

——— David Darlow, S5262 [24JY]

——— Kristina Dahl, Union of Concerned Scientists, S5261 [24JY]

——— Senator Whitehouse, S5261 [24JY]

——— Wendy Fleischer, S5262 [24JY]

Lists

Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]

Remarks in House

Climate: impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H420 [17JA]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, H4147 [17MY]

Colorado: anniversary of flooding, H8180 [13SE]

Corps of Engineers: assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]

——— authorize use of certain contributed funds for activities relative to operational documents and flood information for non-Federal reservoirs (H.R. 5726), H3923 [10MY], E617 [9MY]

——— Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project funding, H4859 [7JN]

——— consider historic and national significance of dredging projects when allocating funds, H4926 [7JN]

——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]

——— enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]

——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]

——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]

——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]

——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]

——— expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]

——— expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]

——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]

——— expedite reset and restoration of damaged Mississippi River and Tributaries Project levees after any flood event, H4839 [6JN]

——— expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]

——— flood control funding, H4966 [7JN]

——— GAO study on compliance with stormwater runoff mitigation requirements, H4826 [6JN]

——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]

——— grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]

——— investigation account funding, H4925 [7JN]

——— post-disaster watershed assessment studies funding, H4952, H4953 [7JN]

——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, H4833 [6JN]

——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]

——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]

——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817, H4818, H4825 [6JN]

——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]

——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]

——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]

——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841, H4842 [6JN]

Disasters: improve disaster response system, E810 [8JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, H827–H829 [6FE], H996, H1069 [8FE], H10492–H10500 [20DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), H162 [11JA], H765 [5FE]

FEMA: clarify ability of private insurance companies that service National Flood Insurance Program policies to sell private policies, H10568, H10569 [21DE]

——— extend and reform National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 6402), H7127 [24JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, H6574 [19JY], H7125–H7130 [24JY], H9552 [16NO], H9738 [29NO], E1071 [25JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), H9765 [6DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), H9710–H9714, H9735 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7388), H10567–H10569 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), H10581, H10582 [21DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), H10582 [21DE]

GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]

Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (H.R. 6666), H9487, H9488 [13NO], H9522 [14NO]

Hawaii: impact of rain and flooding on islands of Kauai and Oahu, H3383 [17AP], H3404 [18AP]

Humble, TX: tribute to first responders, E1379 [5OC]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, H3160 [12AP]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, H1613 [15MR], H1752 [21MR], H3160 [12AP], H7798 [4SE], H8177 [13SE]

——— commend Houston, TX, Fire Dept., for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E13 [9JA]

——— commend Pennsylvania National Guard for providing assistance to those affected by Hurricane Florence, H9155 [28SE]

——— ensure preparedness for start of season, H4858 [7JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, H9534 [15NO], H9542 [16NO]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, H8895 [26SE]

——— tribute to Hurricane Florence preparedness efforts, H8179 [13SE]

——— tribute to Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX, for providing disaster assistance to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, E137 [5FE]

Insurance: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (H.R. 1422), H9712 [29NO]

International Code Council: tribute to building safety campaign, H6591 [23JY]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), H9060 [26SE]

Minnesota: urge a Prairie Island Indian Community Land Study, E1650 [12DE]

Napa Valley Community Foundation: tribute to disaster relief efforts, E1374 [5OC]

Ohio: tribute to Procter & Gamble Co., and Matthew 25—Ministries for disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in southwestern Ohio, E341 [20MR], E411 [10AP]

100 Club, Inc.: tribute to donation of new rescue boats to first responders in Houston and Harris County, TX, E870 [20JN]

Rohrabacher, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9685–H9688 [28NO]

Simonton, TX: reopening of Roper’s Country Store and Cafe after Hurricane Harvey, H1107 [13FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, H10471, H10473 [20DE]

Remarks in Senate

Climate: effects of climate change, S7165–S7167, S7170–S7175 [28NO], S7214–S7216 [29NO], S7307 [5DE], S7329, S7337 [6DE], S7420 [11DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S13–S16 [3JA], S1669, S1673, S1676 [13MR], S1715 [14MR], S5899 [23AU], S6485–S6488 [3OC], S6706 [9OC], S6778, S6787, S6788 [11OC], S6950 [14NO]

——— impact of climate change on military installations, S125 [10JA]

——— impact of climate change on rising sea levels, S1668, S1671, S1673, S1675, S1681 [13MR], S7344, S7345 [6DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, S7330–S7332 [6DE]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (S. 2800), S2801 [22MY], S2862, S2863 [23MY], S3747 [12JN]

——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, S3747 [12JN]

Disasters: anniversary of severe storms and flooding in Midwestern States, S3746 [12JN]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S684–S688 [7FE], S805, S807, S815 [8FE], S7377 [10DE], S8006 [21DE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S25 [3JA], S28 [4JA], S164 [11JA], S479 [24JA], S560–S564 [30JA]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), S4705 [28JN]

——— provide housing and Medicaid assistance to families affected by a major disaster (S. 2066), unanimous-consent request, S4705 [28JN]

District of Columbia: allow receipt of Federal funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act (S. 3146), S4516 [27JN]

FEMA: cap National Flood Insurance Program eligibility for properties valued at $2.5 million or less, S5415 [26JY]

——— clarify authority under the National Flood Insurance Program relative to post-storm assessments of wind versus water damage and claims (S. 2093), S5443 [30JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program, S4383 [26JN], S4889, S4890 [11JY], S5354 [25JY], S5443, S5445 [30JY], S5505 [31JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.J. Res. 143), S7337 [6DE], S7382 [10DE]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 7187), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5250 [24JY], S5414 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), unanimous-consent request, S5415 [26JY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), S7222, S7246 [29NO]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3628), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 148), S8011 [21DE]

——— reauthorize and improve National Flood Insurance Program, S815 [8FE]

——— reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7382 [10DE], S7858–S7861 [19DE]

——— reform flood mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program to encourage local participation (S. 2090), S5443 [30JY]

——— reform National Flood Insurance Program, S6267 [24SE]

Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, S5803 [22AU], S5887 [23AU]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Irma, S685–S688 [7FE], S1330 [5MR]

——— assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S685–S688 [7FE], S1800 [20MR], S2291 [19AP], S2509 [7MY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6164 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6777, S6778, S6780, S6806 [11OC]

Illinois: anniversary of flooding, S5126 [23JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding, S1237 [27FE]

Indonesia: express condolences for victims of earthquake and tsunami, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge continued assistance, S6465 [3OC]

Insurance: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (S. 563), S5415 [26JY]

Kentucky: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Southeastern Kentucky, S889 [13FE], S1212 [26FE]

M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS: designate (H.R. 3383), S7897 [19DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S5441 [30JY]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (S. 1892), S5803 [22AU], S5888 [23AU]

Texas: impact of South Texas flooding, S4354 [25JN]

Reports filed

America’s Water Infrastructure Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800), S2834 [22MY]

——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2800) (S. Rept. 115–294), S4874 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]

Grant States and Local Governments Easements and Rights-of-Way Within Gateway National Recreation Area for Control and Prevention of Flooding and Shoreline Erosion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 6666) (H. Rept. 115–995), H9442 [23OC]

St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2156) (S. Rept. 115–360), S6963 [14NO]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 148, correction in enrollment of S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H10582 [21DE]

H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4785 [6JN]

H.J. Res. 143, conintuing appropriations and FEMA National Flood Insurance Program extension, H9765 [6DE]

H.R. 8, Water Resources Development Act, H4804–H4813 [6JN]

H.R. 3383, M.S. ‘Mitch’ Mitchell Floodway, Sedgwick County, KS, H9060 [26SE]

H.R. 6666, grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way within Gateway National Recreation Area for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion, H9487 [13NO]

H.R. 7187, National Flood Insurance Program Further Extension Act, H9710 [29NO]

H.R. 7388, National Flood Insurance Program Competition and Extension Act, H10567 [21DE]

S. 1182, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, H7125 [24JY]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]

S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, H8185–H8221 [13SE]

S. 3146, Flood Prevention Act, S4516 [27JN]

S. 3628, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act, S7246 [29NO], H10581 [21DE]