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Working with Congress


Federal Budgets


Adobe PDFASFPM Outside Witness Testimony on FEMA Budget Request for FY14 (3/2012)
Adobe PDFASFPM Outside Witness Testimony on Corps FY13 Budget (3/2012)
Adobe PDFASFPM Outside Witness Testimony on FEMA FY13 Budget (3/2012)
Adobe PDFASFPM Statement on FY 2013 FEMA Budget (3/2012)

Letters from States

Adobe PDFCity of Fort Collins, CO PDM Grant Support Letter (3/2012)

Adobe PDFCO Chapter (CASFM) PDM Grant Support Letter (3/2012)


NFIP Authorization Lapses

Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10073 NFIP Extended through September 30, 2010 (7/2/2010)
Adobe PDFH. R. 5569 AN ACT To extend the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10071 NFIP Lapse Continues June 25, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10068 NFIP Lapse Continues June 18, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10066_NFIP Reauthorization Status June 11, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10063 Guidance on NFIP Program Lapse May 28, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10045 NFIP Lapse, Extension of Grace Period April 20, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10044 NFIP Extended thru May 31st, Issued April 16, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10036 Guidance on NFIP Program Lapse April 1, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10031 Lender Guidance on NFIP Program Lapse March 30, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10029 FAQ on NFIP Program Lapse March 29, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10028 on NFIP Program Lapse March 29, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-10027 on NFIP Program Lapse March 26, 2010
Adobe PDFFEMA's NFIP Bulletin W-09068 Recommendations/Guidance on NFIP Program Lapse
Flood Insurance Program Closed; No Policies Until Senate Votes (news article)
Senator Continues to Block 'Extenders' Bill (news article)

Reauthorization Letters from States

Adobe PDFFlorida Support for NFIP Reauthorization to Senator Nelson (3/31/10)

ASFPM Monthly Legislative Report

Adobe PDFLegislative Report (2/11)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (1/11)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (12/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (10/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (9/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (8/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (6/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (5/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (4/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (3/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (2/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (1/10)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (12/09)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (11/09)
Adobe PDFLegislative Report (10/09)


ASFPM Legislative and Policy Priorities

Adobe PDFASFPM 2013 Legislative and Policy Priorities (2/13)
Adobe PDFASFPM 2012 Legislative and Policy Priorities (2/12)
Adobe PDFASFPM 2011 Legislative and Policy Priorities (2/11)
Adobe PDFASFPM 2010 Legislative and Policy Priorities (2/10)


Links to Congress and Federal Laws

The Library of Congress (www.thomas.gov)
Legislative information from the Library of Congress. Please see their "Help" feature for search options.

Code of Federal Regulations
The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.



Funding USGS Streamgages

Adobe PDFStreamgage Support for USGS Programs in FY-2011 Letter to Senate Appropriations (12/09)
Adobe PDFStreamgage Support for USGS Programs in FY-2011 Letter to House Appropriations (12/09)
Adobe PDFStreamgage Support for USGS Programs in FY-2010 Letter to Senate Appropriations (3/09)
Adobe PDFStreamgage Support for USGS Programs in FY-2010 Letter to House Appropriations (3/09)

Streamgage Data & Statistics by State

National Streamflow Information Program (NSIP)

Streamgage Letters from States

Adobe PDFNew Jersey Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2011 to Senator Lautenberg (1/10)
Adobe PDFNew Jersey Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2011 to Congressman Rothman (1/10)
Adobe PDFNew Jersey Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2010 to Congressman Freylinghuysen (1/10)
Georgia Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2010 to House (12/2009)
Georgia Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2011 to Senate (12/2009)
Louisiana Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2011 (1/2010)
Kentucky Streamgage Support for USGS FY-2011 (1/2010)
Adobe PDFNew Jersey Streamgage Support for USGS FY2011 to Senate (1/2010)
Adobe PDFNew Jersey Streamgage Support for USGS FY2011 to House (1/2010)


FCC and Streamgage Data

Adobe PDFASFPM Letter to FCC on Proposed Reallocation MHz Frequencies
Adobe PDFNew York Letter to FCC on Proposed Reallocation MHz Frequencies
Georgia Letter to FCC on Proposed Reallocation MHz Frequencies


ASFPM Testimony

ASFPM Testimony on FEMA Reauthorization and Cutting Red Tape in Recovery (7/11)
ASFPM Testimony on NFIP Reform (3/11)
ASFPM Testimony on the Flood Insurance Reauthorization and Reform (9/10)
ASFPM Testimony on Flood Preparedness and Mitigation: Map Modernization, Levee Inspection, and Levee Repairs Bill (6/10)
ASFPM Testimony on Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2010, Part II (4/10)
ASFPM Testimony on Flood Insurance Reform and Reauthorization (4/10)

Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony to House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management - Conference of Mayors Report and Stafford Act (3/10)
Adobe PDFHouse of Representatives Summary of Subject Matter for Hearing on the Conference of Mayors Report and Stafford Act Revisions (3/10)
Video of the Hearing on the Conference of Mayors Report and Stafford Act Revisions (3/10)
Adobe PDFUSGS Coalition Testimony on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (5/09)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony to House Commitee on T&I - Recommendations of the National Committee on Levee Safety (5/09)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony to House Commitee on T&I - Restoring the Nation's Capabilities for Effective Emergency Management and Disaster Response (5/09)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony to House Commitee on T&I - Ensuring an Effective Economic Recovery Program (1/09)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony to House Commitee on T&I - Investing in Infrastructure: The Road to Recovery (11/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on Water Resources and Environment on Comprehensive Watershed Management Planning (6/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (4/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on National Floodplain Remapping: The Practical Impact (4/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on Proposals of Water Resources Development Act 2008 (4/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Outside Witness Testimony on FEMA FY09 Budget (3/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on NFIP Improvements (10/07)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on HR920 - All-Perils Insurance Coverage (7/07)
Adobe PDFFEMA's David Maurstad's Testimony on HR920 - All-Perils Insurance Coverage (7/07)
Adobe PDFNAIC Testimony on HR920 - All-Perils Insurance Coverage (7/07)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on HR1682 - Flood Insurance Reform & Modernization Act of 2007 (6/07)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony Before the House on National Levee and Dam Safety Program (05/07)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony on FEMA FY08 Budget (3/07)
Adobe PDFASFPM Testimony Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on Water Resources Needs & USACE Budget (3/07)


Adding Wind Coverage to NFIP

Adobe PDFNFIP Senate Reform Bill - Flood Insurance Substitute (5/08)
Adobe PDFMichigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association (MSFA) Opposes Adding Wind Coverage to NFIP (5/08)
Adobe PDFGeorgia Association of Floodplain Management Opposes Adding Wind Coverage to NFIP (4/08)
Adobe PDFFlorida Floodplain Managers Association (FFMA) Opposes Adding Wind Coverage to NFIP (4/08)
Adobe PDFIndiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management Opposes Adding Wind Coverage to NFIP (4/08)
Adobe PDFIllinois Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management (IAFSM) Regarding NFIP and Add Wind Coverage (4/08)
Adobe PDFNorth Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers Opposes Adding Wind Coverage to NFIP (4/08)
Adobe PDFOhio Floodplain Management Association Regarding NFIP And Adding Wind Coverage (4/08)
Adobe PDFNFIP Reauthorization Bill, NJ Serious Concern on Addition of Wind Coverage (4/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Comments on NFIP Reform 2008 (1/08)


Letters to Congress/White House

Adobe PDFASFPM Letter to Congress - Pass Farm Bill without cutting conservation programs (9/12)
Adobe PDFASFPM Letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on S. 2039 (2/12)
Adobe PDFASFPM - Flood Mapping Budget Cuts Letter to House (9/11)
Adobe PDFASFPM - Flood Mapping Budget Cuts Letter to Senate (9/11)
Adobe PDFASFPM-NFIP Reform Letter to Senate (9/11)
Adobe PDFASFPM - Letter to Chairmen Waters and Kanjorski on HR2555 (3/10)
Adobe PDFQuestions and Answers on the Proposed Executive Order (EO) on Floodplain Management (7/09)
Adobe PDFASFPM - Opposes Fed. spending and financial assistance that encourage development of important coastal barriers. H.R. 6389 (9/08)
Adobe PDFAFSNCP - Letter to NFIP Conference Leadership Opposing Wind Coverage (09/08)
Adobe PDFGeorgia Association of Floodplain Management's Letter Regarding Support of RB93 -Including One foot of Freeboard in the International Residential Code (8/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Letter of Support Regarding Freeboard in IRC (2/08)
Adobe PDFKentucky Association of Mitigation Managers Letter Regarding Support of RD93 - Including One foot of Freeboard in the International Residential Code (08/08)
Adobe PDFASFPM Recommendations on 2007 NFIP Reform Legislation (2/07)


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