Creates dedicated flood resilience funding for rural communities, Tribal lands, and U.S. territories.
This bill would create a new fund to help rural communities, Tribal lands, and U.S. territories prepare for and reduce flood risks. It sets aside 2% of the federal Disaster Relief Fund each government's budget year to make it easier for these areas to get grants for projects like flood-resistant infrastructure and natural defenses. States and Tribal governments would receive these funds to pass on to local communities.
Today, federal disaster relief mainly focuses on helping communities recover after floods, and rural areas often face challenges getting funds for prevention due to complex application processes. After this bill, a dedicated "SAFE Rural Fund" would be created, setting aside 2% of the funding for the Disaster Relief Fund annually for rural flood resilience. States and Tribal governments would receive formula-based grants to pass on to rural communities, with simpler application rules and a focus on pre-disaster mitigation and nature-based solutions.
HR 9804 · 119th Congress · July 21, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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