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To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3285| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2017
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (13)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Gregg Harper (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend through FY2023 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP policy coverage limits for residential and nonresidential buildings are increased. NFIP premiums, surcharges, and fees may not be increased by more than 10% each year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must provide: (1) loans for mitigation projects, and (2) other financial assistance to qualified households for NFIP premium payments and mitigation projects. The limitation on Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage (offered by NFIP to cover the cost of flood mitigation measures on certain structures) is increased to $100,000 and ICC eligibility is expanded. This bill prevents the Department of the Treasury from charging interest to FEMA on amounts borrowed for NFIP through FY2023. This bill directs FEMA to revise: (1) directives related to the Write Your Own program, (2) specified elements of the claims process, (3) the appeals process for claims and flood map determinations, and (4) certain flood risk zones. FEMA must study business interruption coverage and participation rates in specified flood zones. This bill also makes changes to: (1) FEMA's mitigation assistance programs, (2) the usage and collection of specified surcharges and fees, (3) the scope of coverage available under NFIP, (4) requirements of NFIP engineers and adjusters, and (5) regulations relating to the disclosure of flood risks on rental property. This bill amends the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to reauthorize through FY2023 the National Flood Mapping Program.
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Jun 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1368
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  • June 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1368
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 115-3670: A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • S 115-3703: A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • S 115-2090: A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to make reforms to flood mapping programs, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3628: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
  • S 115-1368: A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Floods and storm protectionGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsInsurance industry and regulationInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsPublic contracts and procurementReal estate businessResidential rehabilitation and home repairRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSmall townsState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and fees

To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3285| House 
| Updated: 7/19/2017
Sustainable, Affordable, Fair, and Efficient (SAFE) National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend through FY2023 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP policy coverage limits for residential and nonresidential buildings are increased. NFIP premiums, surcharges, and fees may not be increased by more than 10% each year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must provide: (1) loans for mitigation projects, and (2) other financial assistance to qualified households for NFIP premium payments and mitigation projects. The limitation on Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) coverage (offered by NFIP to cover the cost of flood mitigation measures on certain structures) is increased to $100,000 and ICC eligibility is expanded. This bill prevents the Department of the Treasury from charging interest to FEMA on amounts borrowed for NFIP through FY2023. This bill directs FEMA to revise: (1) directives related to the Write Your Own program, (2) specified elements of the claims process, (3) the appeals process for claims and flood map determinations, and (4) certain flood risk zones. FEMA must study business interruption coverage and participation rates in specified flood zones. This bill also makes changes to: (1) FEMA's mitigation assistance programs, (2) the usage and collection of specified surcharges and fees, (3) the scope of coverage available under NFIP, (4) requirements of NFIP engineers and adjusters, and (5) regulations relating to the disclosure of flood risks on rental property. This bill amends the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to reauthorize through FY2023 the National Flood Mapping Program.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1368
Introduced in Senate
Jul 18, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
  • June 15, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1368
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 18, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 18, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (13)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Gregg Harper (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 115-3670: A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • S 115-3703: A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • S 115-2090: A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to make reforms to flood mapping programs, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-3628: National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act
  • S 115-1368: A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Floods and storm protectionGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsInsurance industry and regulationInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsPublic contracts and procurementReal estate businessResidential rehabilitation and home repairRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentSmall townsState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and fees