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IMAGES Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5229| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly enhance the accuracy and utility of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate maps. It amends existing law to require the inclusion of detailed planimetric features , such as roads and structure footprints, along with associated parcel identification data and addresses, on these maps. Furthermore, it mandates that rate maps be updated to conform with the National Spatial Reference System 2022 and maintain spatial accuracy according to common geospatial information system protocols. The bill requires the Administrator to coordinate with the United States Geological Survey to ensure stream flow networks are operational, densified in high-risk areas, and provide faster real-time data. It also establishes a national geospatial data repository on the FEMA website, providing public access to raw data, flood risks, models, and other related information, viewable down to the property level. To ensure ongoing reliability, the Administrator must verify that NFIP rate maps contain current and credible data at least every five years. For contracts related to program management, architectural and engineering services, or surveying and mapping, the bill mandates a qualifications-based selection process. Finally, it allocates 5 percent of specific National Flood Insurance Fund revenue each fiscal quarter to be used for creating or maintaining current and accurate NFIP rate maps.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4088
IMAGES Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2568
IMAGES Act of 2023
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4088
    IMAGES Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2568
    IMAGES Act of 2023


  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

IMAGES Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5229| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
This legislation aims to significantly enhance the accuracy and utility of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate maps. It amends existing law to require the inclusion of detailed planimetric features , such as roads and structure footprints, along with associated parcel identification data and addresses, on these maps. Furthermore, it mandates that rate maps be updated to conform with the National Spatial Reference System 2022 and maintain spatial accuracy according to common geospatial information system protocols. The bill requires the Administrator to coordinate with the United States Geological Survey to ensure stream flow networks are operational, densified in high-risk areas, and provide faster real-time data. It also establishes a national geospatial data repository on the FEMA website, providing public access to raw data, flood risks, models, and other related information, viewable down to the property level. To ensure ongoing reliability, the Administrator must verify that NFIP rate maps contain current and credible data at least every five years. For contracts related to program management, architectural and engineering services, or surveying and mapping, the bill mandates a qualifications-based selection process. Finally, it allocates 5 percent of specific National Flood Insurance Fund revenue each fiscal quarter to be used for creating or maintaining current and accurate NFIP rate maps.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4088
IMAGES Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2568
IMAGES Act of 2023
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4088
    IMAGES Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2568
    IMAGES Act of 2023


  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Troy Downing

Troy Downing

Republican Representative

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted