HR 2868 · 115th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 148.(2017-07-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to limit the flood insurance premium for a residential property having four or fewer residences to no more than $10,000 a year, subject to adjustments for future inflation. In determining premium rates, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) shall offer a rate reduction if policyholders implement specified flood damage mitigation methods. Mitigation techniques that qualify for a rate reduction include methods that can be utilized on a block or neighborhood scale, and the elevation of mechanical systems. FEMA shall conduct a study of the feasibility of providing coverage for individual units in cooperative housing projects.…

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H.R. 2868, National Flood Insurance Program Policyholder Protection Act of 2017

Jul 7, 2017

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on June 15, 2017

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats