Environment
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Improves flood risk modeling using modern climate trends
- Supports local data-driven resilience strategies
Risks
- Limited to urban areas, excluding agricultural/undeveloped land
FederalUS CongressReferred
H.R. 8830: Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
H.R. 8830 status: Referred.
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
85OUT OF 100
Score:85/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
The bill initiates a targeted pilot program for urban flood mapping that could influence national FEMA policy, despite the relatively small $7 million total authorization.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Reduces long-term property damage costs via better information
- Increases price transparency for prospective homeowners
Risks
- Requires local cost-share funding (25%)
- Small funding ceiling restricts market-wide impact
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Empowers homeowners with accessible risk transparency
- Prioritizes communities with high socio-economic vulnerability
Risks
- Limited availability due to small number of grant recipients (12 total)
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Warning
The 25% local cost-share requirement may deter participation from municipalities with the tightest budgets
Analysis scope
Pilot program scope is small with limited funding
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