Safeguarding Our Levees Act

The Safeguarding Our Levees Act (H.R. 5304) aims to speed up the repair of damaged levees and reduce the financial burden on local communities following floods or natural disasters. The bill would require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin rehabilitation work on approved levee projects within 180 days of a request. Additionally, it would adjust the cost-sharing rules for these repairs, increasing the federal government's contribution to 75% and lowering the local community's share to 25%. For citizens in flood-prone areas, this legislation is intended to provide faster protection against future storms while making essential infrastructure maintenance more affordable for local taxpayers.