This bill amends the National Dam Safety Program Act to strengthen protections and funding for dam safety improvements across the United States. The legislation extends the authorization for appropriations through 2028 and defines "underserved communities" as those with populations under 50,000 and median household incomes below 80 percent of the statewide average, giving these communities priority access to dam rehabilitation grants. The bill requires dam owners to commit to long-term maintenance plans as a condition of receiving federal assistance and establishes new requirements for floodplain management plans that address flood mitigation, evacuation procedures, and public awareness. Additionally, it directs federal administrators to develop a risk-based priority system for states to use when selecting which dams receive rehabilitation funding, ensuring resources are allocated based on potential hazards. The bill exempts underserved communities from certain cost-sharing requirements, making it easier for smaller, lower-income communities to access federal dam safety funds.
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