S. 4248 directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and expand nonstructural flood management solutions—such as property buyouts, home elevation, and community relocation—alongside or instead of traditional infrastructure like levees and dams. The bill requires the Corps to resume paused flood risk management studies and projects using existing congressional funding, establish a working group of federal, state, local, and nonprofit experts to guide flood management decisions, and create a center of expertise to develop technical capacity in nonstructural approaches. The legislation increases federal cost-sharing for these alternatives from current levels to 75-100% depending on community need and property risk, while providing property owners with assistance for temporary housing, moving costs, and relocation services. The bill mandates quarterly community and congressional reporting on project progress and spending, along with annual reports to Congress on the adoption of nonstructural flood protection features. These changes apply to flood-prone communities receiving federal flood management support and aim to give communities more flexible, long-term options for building resilience to flooding.
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