Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 904: Va. Disaster Assistance Fund; post-disaster recovery, floodplain mitigation and resilience projects.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 904 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Disaster Assistance Fund; post-disaster recovery, floodplain mitigation and resilience projects. Primary sponsor: Alfonso Lopez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Appropriations.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Housing and Community Development; Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund; post-disaster recovery; floodplain mitigation and resilience projects. Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development (the Department) to amend its criteria for awarding money from the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund (the Fund) to allow for moneys from the Fund to be used for post-disaster recovery projects that are consistent with the state floodplain management standards for state-owned buildings or local floodplain standards, whichever are more stringent. The bill requires the Department to give priority to projects that use nature-based solutions or promote green infrastructure when possible. The bill also requires the Department to coordinate with the Interagency Resilience Management Team when evaluating new applications for awards from the Fund to ensure that such projects are aligned with the Commonwealth's resilience principles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Appropriations
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB904)
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104060D