S 1144 · 93th Congress · Disaster insurance

National Catastrophic Disaster Insurance Act

Introduced 1973-03-08· Sponsored by Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.(1973-03-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that it is the purpose of this Act to establish a program of Federal insurance against catastrophic natural disasters and other catastrophic disasters. Sets forth definitions of terms used in this Act. Establishes the Office of Federal Disaster Insurance within the Department of Housing and Urban Development which shall be under the direction of an Assistant Insurance Administrator for Disaster Insurance. Provides that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall carry out all of his functions and duties under this Act through the Administrator. Directs the Secretary to establish and carry out a program of Federal catastrophic disaster insurance in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report of his activities under this Act to the President for transmission to the Congress. Provides that the Secretary shall determine and specify the premium surcharge which shall be imposed on specified types of property and liability insurance. States that all premium surcharges imposed will be used for operating and capital expenses under this Act. Specifies the terms, limitations and coverage of insurance issued under this Act. Prov…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican