Government : Hinson Reintroduces Bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson with Belle Plaine community leaders

Congresswoman Hinson met with leaders in Belle Plaine this week. She said, "Every Iowan deserves clean and reliable drinking water, regardless of their zip code. Last week, I got the chance to catch up with community leaders from Belle Plaine on their Drinking Water Resiliency Project. I'm proud to advocate for this project in Congress and will continue fighting for critical investments in Iowa's communities."

Hinson along with Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) reintroduced the bipartisan Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act. This legislation will improve flood and drought mitigation through existing USDA conservation programs.

"Covering the devastating Flood of 2008 was one of the primary reasons I decided to get involved in public service. Even in the lowest of times, Iowans banded together to recover and rebuild in a more resilient way. At the federal level, we must pursue proactive solutions that prioritize commonsense mitigation and flood prevention efforts to help save lives and livelihoods in the event of severe weather. While we can't predict the weather, we can ensure we are prepared. I will continue working across the aisle to deliver certainty and protect our communities, businesses, and agriculture." - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson

"I'll never forget the concern I felt for my neighbors while reporting on the massive Quad Cities flood in 2019 as I livestreamed on the ground to warn Quad citizens of the rising waters that were creeping dangerously into businesses and homes along the Mississippi River. Now, I'm grateful to have the opportunity to take action by introducing bipartisan legislation that will help our farming communities improve flood resiliency on their lands by strengthening soil health and water quality. Floods and droughts affect all Americans, and I'm glad to work across the aisle toward delivering solutions for my neighbors." - Congressman Eric Sorensen

"We applaud Representatives Ashley Hinson and Eric Sorensen for their bipartisan leadership to advance flood-smart agriculture policy through the Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act. By making flood and drought prevention a core purpose of USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program, this bill will help farmers, local communities, and other stakeholders deliver locally led flood solutions that protect both farmlands and downstream communities." - Julie Seger, Director of Policy & Government Relations, American Flood Coalition Action

The full text of the bill can be found here.