Bills/S. 3140

Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025

Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025

In CommitteeAgricultureSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2025 (S 3140) - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill, introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, aims to improve flood protection and make infrastructure more resilient to flooding and other weather-related damage. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on funding flood prevention projects, improving drainage systems, strengthening levees and dams, and helping communities prepare for and recover from floods. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect communities vulnerable to flooding across the country, particularly in areas like the Midwest and along major rivers. It could impact homeowners, agricultural operations, local governments responsible for infrastructure, and potentially federal agencies that coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.

The bill has not yet advanced to a vote or been signed into law. More detailed information about specific funding amounts, projects, and provisions would become available if the bill moves forward in the legislative process.

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Latest Action

November 6, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sponsor

R
Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
R-NE · Senate
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
November 6, 2025
Last Updated
November 6, 2025
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