Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2025
This bill creates a new process for farmers to request variances from standard floodproofing or elevation requirements for agricultural structures located in flood zones. Local officials can approve these variances if they determine floodproofing or elevation isn't feasible, the structure isn't in high-risk areas like floodways or near levees, and there have been limited past flood claims ($1,000 or less in 10 years). Crucially, it requires insurance premiums for these structures to match the rate for properly floodproofed buildings in the same zone. The bill directly affects farmers with agricultural properties in flood-prone areas, aiming to reduce insurance costs while maintaining safety standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Nov 7, 2025
Last action Nov 7, 2025
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Nov 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
lower
Nov 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug LaMalfa
RRepublican
Co
David G. Valadao
RRepublican
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
John Garamendi
DDemocratic
Co
Josh Harder
DDemocratic
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