The Senate Concurrent Resolution, introduced by Senator Barrow, calls on the United States Congress to reevaluate and redraw flood-risk maps and systems once the Comite River Diversion Canal Project reaches fifty percent completion. This project aims to redirect excess floodwaters from the Comite River Basin to the Mississippi River, thereby reducing future flood damage. The resolution highlights the significant impact of the August 2016 flood, which caused extensive damage to homes and properties in East Baton Rouge and Livingston Parishes, leading to a financial burden on residents due to high insurance premiums linked to flood risk.

The resolution emphasizes that despite progress on the Comite River Diversion Canal Project, Louisiana residents continue to face rising property and flood insurance costs. It notes that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has indicated that once the project is fifty percent complete, it can begin updating flood maps, which could lead to reduced insurance rates for many affected residents. The resolution seeks to encourage federal recognition of the flood-risk reduction achieved through this project, ultimately aiming to stabilize and lower insurance costs for Louisiana homeowners, renters, farmers, and businesses.