Federal • US Congress

S. 4757: Federal Flood Risk Management Act of 2026

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Referred

S. 4757 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactHigh impact

Bill summary

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Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Promotes restoration and preservation of natural floodplain values.
  • Encourages use of natural systems and nature-based approaches for flood risk reduction.
  • Requires consideration of climate science and future flood risk in agency actions.

Risks

  • Potential for increased costs associated with enhanced floodproofing and elevation requirements.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Aims to reduce economic losses from flooding by improving infrastructure resilience.
  • May lead to more stable property values in flood-prone areas over the long term.

Risks

  • Increased upfront costs for federally funded projects due to higher standards.
  • Potential for delays in project implementation due to new review and notification procedures.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Enhances public safety and welfare by reducing flood risks.
  • Increases public awareness of flood hazards through improved delineation and notification.
  • Ensures federally funded projects are built to last longer, benefiting communities.

Risks

  • May impose additional burdens on local governments through notification and comment periods.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Congress.gov

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Confidence

high

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Analysis status

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Warning

The bill primarily codifies and strengthens existing executive orders and standards related to floodplain management.

Limitation

Implementation is subject to the availability of appropriations.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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