S. 2215: Restoring America’s Floodplains Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-08-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-09):
Restoring America’s Floodplains Act
This bill allows the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide for certain floodplain easement restoration and management activities under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. This program offers technical and financial assistance, including the purchase of floodplain easements, to safeguard people and property from floods, drought, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.
Under the bill, USDA may provide financial and technical assistance to restore the adapted vegetative cover and the hydrologic functions and values of wetlands on these purchased floodplain easements. USDA also has the sole discretion to enter into compatible-use agreements with landowners, and agreements with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, to address the maintenance and management of the vegetative cover and wetlands restoration measures for these floodplain easements.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-07-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2215 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2215?
S. 2215 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Restoring America’s Floodplains Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2215 are available on congress.gov.
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