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Senator Murray Introduces Bipartisan Floodplain Recovery Act

5/3/2025

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U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has unveiled the bipartisan Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, a groundbreaking move to simplify ecosystem restoration in floodplains. This legislation not only champions salmon habitat recovery but also alleviates the challenges posed by FEMA's "No Rise" rule, responding to the urgent needs of Tribal communities and advocates across Washington state.

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U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) has unveiled the bipartisan Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act, a groundbreaking move to simplify ecosystem restoration in floodplains. This legislation not only champions salmon habitat recovery but also alleviates the challenges posed by FEMA's "No Rise" rule, responding to the urgent needs of Tribal communities and advocates across Washington state.