Policy Priorities

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    May 14, 2025

    ASFPM Leads Coalition Urging Continued Support for FEMA Mitigation Programs

    By News Editor

    ASFPM and 54 allied organizations sent a joint letter to President Donald Trump, urging continued investment in the FEMA’s critical hazard mitigation programs.

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    March 26, 2025

    ASFPM Outlines Detailed Priorities for FY25 NFIP Reauthorization and Reform

    By News Editor

    ASFPM’s priorities for FY25 focus on improving flood mapping, floodplain management, insurance affordability, and mitigation efforts.

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    March 26, 2025

    ASFPM Legislative and Policy Plan for Calendar Year 2025

    By News Editor

    The plan lays out a clear roadmap for engaging with the 119th Congress and federal agencies on critical flood risk management issues.

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    February 14, 2025

    FEMA Halts Rule That Protects Against Future Floods

    By News Editor

    We already know what the cycle of flood-rebuild-repeat looks like. This means that billions of dollars in disaster aid will be wasted and people will be put in harm’s way.

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    November 14, 2024

    ASFPM Policy Recommendations for Post-Hurricane Recovery

    By News Editor

    Following Helene and Milton, ASFPM urges Congress to strengthen disaster recovery and long-term flood resilience

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    November 12, 2024

    ASFPM Urges Support for Disaster Management Costs Modernization Act

    By News Editor

    The bill would streamline how state and local governments manage recovery funding provided by FEMA.

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    October 15, 2024

    ASFPM Submits Letter on WRDA Reauthorization

    By News Editor

    We emphasized the importance of effectively addressing our nation’s water resource challenges while prioritizing public safety and environmental protection.

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    September 10, 2024

    ASFPM Makes Recommendations for Strengthening CRS  

    By News Editor

    In the comments, ASFPM advocates for a simplified CRS program that reduces administrative burdens, making it easier for more communities to participate.

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    September 4, 2024

    ASFPM Comments on National Levee Safety Guidelines

    By News Editor

    Overall, ASFPM supports the guidelines but offered a few recommendations for how they could be strengthened.

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    August 15, 2024

    Why Finishing the Nation’s Flood Maps Is More Critical Than Ever

    By Chad Berginnis, CFM

    Our nation’s chronic underinvestment in flood mapping has led to a staggering increase in flood losses.

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