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.
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.