June 22, 2022
ASFPM Continues Push for NFIP Reauthorization at Senate Committee Hearing
By Mary Bart
The testimony outlined a number of key recommendations to better protect property owners and communities from flood risk, including considerations for those that are rural, lower-income, or otherwise vulnerable.
June 8, 2022
ASFPM Testifies at NFIP Reauthorization Hearing Before House Subcommittee
By Mary Bart
Testimony centered on the importance of prioritizing mitigating at-risk properties, increasing flood-risk awareness, and ensuring full flood-risk disclosure for all property transactions.
March 4, 2022
ASFPM Submits Letter for the Record on Nature-Based Infrastructure Hearing
By News Editor
The hearing, “From Gray to Green: Advancing the Science of Nature-Based Infrastructure,” focused on the current state of the science related to nature-based infrastructure as well as the research gaps in the federal coordination, investment, and engagement needed to support the implementation of nature-based infrastructure.
February 28, 2022
ASFPM Provides Written Testimony on FEMA Priorities for 2022
By News Editor
The testimony provided focused on several subjects we see as essential priorities for FEMA to address this year,
January 28, 2022
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for NFIP Reform, Stronger Floodplain Management Standards
By News Editor
ASFPM urges FEMA to strengthen the NFIP with better mapping, regulation, mitigation, and insurance provisions to protect communities from increasing flood risk associated with climate change.
October 25, 2021
ASFPM Makes Recommendations for Improving the Community Rating System
By News Editor
In its response, ASFPM identified the major issues that we feel need to be addressed in order to strengthen the CRS program and offered recommendations for each.
August 6, 2021
Coalition Urges Congress to Double Investment in Farm Bill Conservation Programs
By News Editor
Broad and diverse coalition points to popular and effective Farm Bill conservation programs as a key path to giving farmers a role in tackling climate change while also benefiting rural economies.
August 5, 2021
ASFPM Responds to FEMA’s RFI on Program Equity
By News Editor
ASFPM has submitted comments in response to FEMA’s Request for Information (RFI) related to the agency’s efforts on equity and environmental justice.
July 6, 2021
ASFPM Among Those Asking Congress to Increase Flood Map Funds for FEMA
By News Editor
In joint letters to both the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, ASFPM joined like-minded organizations in requesting a significant increase in funding for FEMA’s flood risk mapping program in FY 2022.
June 17, 2021
ASFPM Adds Name to Letter Urging Reinstatement of CBRA Protections
By News Editor
ASFPM was among the more than 30 organizations that signed onto a letter to the Department of the Interior urging the reinstatement the Coastal Barrier Resources Act’s (CBRA) protections against federally-funded sand mining in the areas protected by the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS).