HR 8288 · 96th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 for the purpose of providing insurance with respect to damage caused by flood-related landslides, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-10-02· Sponsored by Rep. Goldwater, Barry, Jr. [R-CA-20]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.(1980-10-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to include insurance coverage for damage caused by flood-related landslides. Directs the Federal Insurance Administrator to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of insuring property which is located outside of, but on the same real estate lot as, a currently insured residential structure. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to pay to any person who, during a specified period prior to enactment of this Act, incurred property damage caused by a flood-related landslide an amount equal to the amount payable if such damage had been covered by such insurance.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (10)

6 Democrats4 Republicans