HR 1922 · 96th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector
Federal Disaster Insurance Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.(1979-02-08)
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Federal Disaster Insurance Act - Creates, as an independent establishment in the executive branch, the Federal Disaster Insurance Corporation to provide any person of the United States, who makes an application and qualifies in accordance with the regulations set forth by this Act, with insurance against damage to or loss of property due to natural disaster. Declares that such insurance shall be evidenced by written policies and may be issued to and purchased by any person having an insurable interest. Declares that the Corporation shall have a capital stock of $1,000,000,000 which shall be subscribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a National Disaster Insurance Fund which shall be available to the Corporation without fiscal year limitation to carry out the purpose of this Act. Credits the fund with: (1) the proceeds from the stock; (2) premiums, fees, and other charges paid or collected in connection with disaster insurance; and (3) amounts from the National Flood Insurance Fund not needed for the liquidation of the flood insurance program. Declares that the board of directors of the Corporation shall determine the general policie…
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