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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-591.Jan 25, 2024
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The Frame

What this does

This bill maintains the federal government's authority to issue and renew flood insurance policies for homeowners and businesses through the end of 2023.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

NFIP policyholders

The bill ensures the continued availability of federal flood insurance coverage for these individuals.

Property owners in flood-prone areas

The bill maintains the ability for these individuals to obtain or maintain federally backed flood insurance.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill extends the authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023. It ensures the program remains operational for an additional three months.

Key Facts

  • The bill extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authorization from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
  • The extension applies to both the financing authority under 42 U.S.C. 4016(a) and the program expiration date under 42 U.S.C. 4026.
  • The bill includes a retroactive effective date provision, ensuring the extension applies as if enacted on September 30, 2023, even if the bill is signed into law after that date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my flood insurance policy be affected by this bill?
This bill extends the legal authority for the National Flood Insurance Program to continue operating, which allows for the ongoing issuance and renewal of policies through December 31, 2023.
What happens if the bill is signed after September 30, 2023?
The bill contains a retroactive clause that makes the extension effective as of September 30, 2023, preventing a lapse in program coverage.

Why It Matters

This bill maintains the federal government's authority to issue and renew flood insurance policies for homeowners and businesses through the end of 2023.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Short-term extension pattern

The bill utilizes a three-month extension, reflecting a pattern of temporary reauthorizations for the NFIP rather than long-term reform.

Connected Entities

personJohn KennedySenator who introduced the billMap →
personMarco RubioCo-sponsorMap →
personLisa MurkowskiCo-sponsorMap →
organizationNational Flood Insurance ProgramThe federal program being reauthorizedMap →
personThom TillisCo-sponsorMap →
personBill CassidyCo-sponsorMap →
personTed CruzCo-sponsorMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
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