H.R. 2607 · 115th Congress
Flood Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Carlos Curbelo
- Introduced
- 2017-05-23
- Latest action
- 2017-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Summary
Flood Protection Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to award grants to state and local governments for frequent and chronic coastal flooding mitigation and adaptation infrastructure projects.
A project is not eligible for funding if it will have a long-term negative impact on important ecological functions and habitat or existing natural coastal protection features and functions.