HCR62 • 2026

FLOODING/CONTROL: Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Jessica Domangue
Last action: 2026-05-26
Official status: Signed by the Speaker
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not specify how often or under what conditions FEMA should collaborate with local stakeholders beyond updating flood maps every five years.

FEMA Flood Map Review Frequency

This resolution urges FEMA to review and update flood maps for Louisiana every five years.

What This Bill Does

Urges FEMA to review and update Louisiana's flood maps every five years.
Encourages collaboration with local stakeholders when updating the maps.
Makes updated maps easily accessible to the public.

Who It Names or Affects

FEMA
Louisiana residents and businesses

Terms To Know

Floodplain Maps: Maps that show areas likely to flood, used for planning and insurance.
Risk Rating 2.0: A system FEMA uses to set fair prices for flood insurance based on risk.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution is not a law but an urging request.
It does not specify funding or costs associated with the updates.
FEMA can choose whether to follow this advice.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

House Floor Amendment #5307 Domangue Adopted

Adopted

Plain English: HFAHCR62 4563 5307 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Representative Domangue to Engrossed House Concurrent Resolution No.

HFAHCR62 4563 5307 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENTS 2026 Regular Session Amendments proposed by Representative Domangue to Engrossed House Concurrent Resolution No.
62 by Representative Domangue 1 AMENDMENT NO.
1 2 On page 2, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following: 3 "WHEREAS, Louisiana coastal and flood-prone communities are consistently 4 implementing structural mitigation measures such as elevating structures on piers, posts, and 5 pilings, relocating structures, rezoning planning maps, and shoring up levees; and 6 WHEREAS, in particular, over the past several decades, Louisiana has made 7 significant investments in flood protection, including major levee improvements, ongoing 8 work on the Morganza to Gulf project, and the development of advanced pumping systems 9 across our coastal communities; and 10 WHEREAS, these efforts represent a strong, sustained commitment to reducing flood 11 risk and protecting life, property, and critical infrastructure; and" 12 AMENDMENT NO.
2 13 On page 2, delete lines 10 through 13 in their entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof: 14 "THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby 15 urge and request FEMA to conduct a comprehensive review which fully recognizes and 16 accounts for the substantial work and investments made to improve flood mitigation when 17 reevaluating flood risk under Risk Rating 2.0, accurately reflecting the progress Louisiana 18 has made which is essential to ensuring fair and equitable flood insurance rates for Louisiana 19 residents and businesses." Page 1 of 1 CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions.

Bill History

2026-05-26 H
Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
2026-05-26 H
Received from the Senate without amendments.
2026-05-26 S
Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
2026-05-26 S
Rules suspended.
2026-05-21 S
Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
2026-05-13 S
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
2026-05-12 S
Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
2026-05-11 H
Read by title, amended, roll called on final consideration, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
2026-05-07 H
Scheduled for floor debate on 05/11/2026.
2026-05-07 H
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
2026-05-06 H
Reported favorably (15-0).
2026-04-20 H
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
2026-04-16 H
Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Official Summary Text

FLOODING/CONTROL: Urges and requests the Federal Emergency Management Agency to modify flood map review frequency

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 62
BY REPRESENTATIVES DOMANGUE, BAYHAM, BRAUD, BROUSSARD,
CARRIER, COATES, DEWITT, GEYMANN, GLORIOSO, KERNER,
LACOMBE, JACOB LANDRY, MACK, ORGERON, RISER, AND ZERINGUE
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To urge and request the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to review
Louisiana's floodplain maps and implement updates every five years.
WHEREAS, FEMA is responsible for helping people before, during, and after
disasters; and
WHEREAS, Congress enacted the National Flood Insurance Program to better
protect the United States from flooding by providing a unified national program for
floodplain management; and
WHEREAS, catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana precipitated
drastic changes with FEMA and its oversight and management of floods and flood risks; and
WHEREAS, FEMA's floodplain maps are a fundamental element of the flood
insurance program, providing a basis for flood insurance rates and floodplain management
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the maps are utilized by governments officials, developers, and planners
to determine the vulnerability to flooding when building communities; and
WHEREAS, many existing Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) may not fully
reflect current flood risks due to changing environmental conditions, infrastructure
developments, and evolving climate patterns; and
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HCR NO. 62 ENROLLED
WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana is highly vulnerable to flooding due to its
low-lying geography, coastal erosion, subsidence, and increased frequency of severe weather
events; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana coastal and flood-prone communities are consistently
implementing structural mitigation measures such as elevating structures on piers, posts, and
pilings, relocating structures, rezoning planning maps, and shoring up levees; and
WHEREAS, in particular, over the past several decades, Louisiana has made
significant investments in flood protection, including major levee improvements, ongoing
work on the Morganza to Gulf project, and the development of advanced pumping systems
across our coastal communities; and
WHEREAS, these efforts represent a strong, sustained commitment to reducing flood
risk and protecting life, property, and critical infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, accurate and up-to-date floodplain maps are essential tools for
protecting lives, guiding responsible development, determining flood insurance
requirements, and informing emergency preparedness efforts; and
WHEREAS, outdated or inaccurate floodplain maps can lead to increased property
damage, higher recovery costs, and insufficient risk awareness among residents and local
governments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
urge and request FEMA to conduct a comprehensive review which fully recognizes and
accounts for the substantial work and investments made to improve flood mitigation when
reevaluating flood risk under Risk Rating 2.0, accurately reflecting the progress Louisiana
has made which is essential to ensuring fair and equitable flood insurance rates for Louisiana
residents and businesses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that frequent reviews of the floodplain maps utilizing
the most updated and accurate data available be conducted and updates be implemented
every five years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that FEMA is encouraged to collaborate closely with
state agencies, parish governments, academic institutions, and local stakeholders to ensure
that updated maps reflect on-the-ground conditions and community knowledge.
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HCR NO. 62 ENROLLED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that updated floodplain maps should be made easily
accessible to the public and be accompanied by clear guidance to help residents understand
their flood risk and insurance implications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
administrator of FEMA, the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the
members of the Louisiana congressional delegation.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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