In CommitteeFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the 1978 Agricultural Credit Act so the Secretary of Agriculture can restore vegetation, water flow and other natural functions on lands that have floodplain easements. It also authorizes the Secretary to maintain those easements, work with landowners, states, NGOs and Indian tribes, and allow compatible economic activities like hunting, fishing or limited grazing. The goal is to improve floodplain health and reduce future flood damage.
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