What does FLOOD MAPPING MODERNIZATION AND HOMEOWNER EMPOWERMENT PILOT of Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a pilot program to make grants to units of local government for mapping urban flooding and increasing map availability to homeowners and businesses. The pilot program aims to develop methodologies for assessing urban flooding risk using technology-based mapping tools, provide flood frequency projections, and offer flood risk assessments. Eligible recipients are units of general local government located in urbanized areas with a population over 50,000, or stormwater management authorities. The Administrator will select up to 12 units of local government or stormwater management authorities to receive grants over the pilot program's duration, with tiered populations and coastal/non-coastal distinctions. Grants may not exceed 75% of the total cost incurred and must be completed within 18 months. The Administrator is required to submit reports to Congress detailing the pilot program's progress and effectiveness.

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Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a pilot program. The pilot program aims to improve the mapping of urban flooding and related property damage. The program also seeks to increase the accessibility of this mapped data for homeowners, businesses, and local governments. The goal is to assist these entities in understanding and mitigating the risk of urban flooding.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/13/2026 · Introduced: 5/13/2026

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is required to conduct a pilot program to improve the mapping of urban flooding and increase the accessibility of this data for homeowners, businesses, and local governments.
The pilot program will provide grants to up to 12 units of local government or stormwater management authorities to develop methodologies for assessing urban flooding risk using technology-based mapping tools.
Grants awarded through the pilot program may not exceed 75% of the total cost incurred and must be completed within 18 months, with the Administrator submitting reports to Congress on the program's progress and effectiveness.

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