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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Floor Discussion: Law Enforcement Funding and Flood Insurance
Record date · May 13, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Jacky Rosen discussed federal support for law enforcement and proposed redirecting $1 billion in proposed White House ballroom funding toward police programs. Senator Bill Cassidy addressed the rising costs of the National Flood Insurance Program in Louisiana, citing concerns over FEMA's .
The document outlines proposed legislative amendments to redirect $1 billion in federal spending toward law enforcement programs and highlights ongoing congressional debate regarding the affordability of the National Flood Insurance Program for homeowners.
Who It Affects
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Law enforcement agencies
These agencies are the intended recipients of the proposed redirected federal funding for equipment, staffing, and training.
Louisiana homeowners
These residents face rising costs for the National Flood Insurance Program, impacting their ability to maintain coverage.
Key Facts
- Senator Rosen proposed two amendments to redirect $1 billion in proposed White House ballroom funding to law enforcement programs.
- The $1 billion could fund 2 years of the COPS Hiring Program and 2 years of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.
- The $1 billion could fund 1 year of the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants.
- The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received $1 million for search and rescue, patrols, and event security.
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- Washoe County received $3 million for a mobile command intelligence vehicle.
- The city of Henderson received $1 million for domestic violence and sexual assault response programs.
- 70,000 people in Louisiana dropped flood insurance coverage between 2022 and 2024, with an additional 52,000 dropping it last year.
- Senator Cassidy stated that FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 program, implemented under the Biden administration, has increased flood insurance premiums.
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FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 Criticism
Senator Cassidy explicitly links the decline in flood insurance participation in Louisiana to the implementation of FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0.
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