HB 170

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Institutionalizing a Masterplan for Flood Management, Increasing Penalties for Violations of Environmental Laws, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The Flood Management Act of 2025 proposes a national flood‑management masterplan, creates an inter‑agency task force, gives the Department of Public Works and Highways lead implementation duties, raises penalties for illegal quarrying and timber cutting, and authorizes the President to speed up or waive permits for flood‑control projects.

Environment and Natural ResourcesPublic Works and InfrastructureDisaster Risk Reduction

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Author · Representative

Kenneth T. GatchalianReceipts →

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An Act Institutionalizing a Masterplan for Flood Management, Increasing Penalties for Violations of Environmental Laws, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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