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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3872| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2019
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (18)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (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
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 This bill generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2024. The bill addresses NFIP coverage, cost, and availability, including by generally prohibiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from raising certain premiums, surcharges, and fees more than 9% a year for five years; revising flood insurance coverage limits; establishing the Affordability Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to low income households through vouchers, grants, or premium credits; and revising standards and certification requirements for flood insurance rate maps. The bill also revises administrative provisions of NFIP, including by allowing for the continuous operation of NFIP during a lapse in appropriations, and prohibiting the Department of the Treasury from charging FEMA interest for NFIP debt for five years. The bill sets forth requirements for Write Your Own companies related to reimbursements, agent commissions, and penalties for underpayment of claims. (A Write Your Own company writes and services federal standard flood insurance policies in its own name.) The bill establishes a state revolving fund for flood mitigation activities and also provides for loans, grants, and other incentives regarding mitigation.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2187
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2019
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 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2187
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2019
    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 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 116-2170: MEMA Act of 2019
  • S 116-2192: State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019
  • S 116-2122: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019
  • S 116-2187: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1610: State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019
  • S 116-1144: FIRM IT Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2318: FIRM IT Act of 2019
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationBuilding constructionBusiness recordsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightContracts and agencyCooperative and condominium housingDepartment of Homeland SecurityDigital mediaDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFloods and storm protectionGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsLife, casualty, property insuranceLow- and moderate-income housingMarshall IslandsMicronesiaNorthern Mariana IslandsOceaniaOutdoor recreationPalauPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResidential rehabilitation and home repairSecuritiesState and local financeState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWetlands

National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3872| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2019
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019 This bill generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2024. The bill addresses NFIP coverage, cost, and availability, including by generally prohibiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from raising certain premiums, surcharges, and fees more than 9% a year for five years; revising flood insurance coverage limits; establishing the Affordability Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to low income households through vouchers, grants, or premium credits; and revising standards and certification requirements for flood insurance rate maps. The bill also revises administrative provisions of NFIP, including by allowing for the continuous operation of NFIP during a lapse in appropriations, and prohibiting the Department of the Treasury from charging FEMA interest for NFIP debt for five years. The bill sets forth requirements for Write Your Own companies related to reimbursements, agent commissions, and penalties for underpayment of claims. (A Write Your Own company writes and services federal standard flood insurance policies in its own name.) The bill establishes a state revolving fund for flood mitigation activities and also provides for loans, grants, and other incentives regarding mitigation.
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2187
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2019
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 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • July 18, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2187
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2019
    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 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (18)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (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 116-2170: MEMA Act of 2019
  • S 116-2192: State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019
  • S 116-2122: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2019
  • S 116-2187: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1610: State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019
  • S 116-1144: FIRM IT Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2318: FIRM IT Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAmerican SamoaAppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationBuilding constructionBusiness recordsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightContracts and agencyCooperative and condominium housingDepartment of Homeland SecurityDigital mediaDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFloods and storm protectionGeography and mappingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIndian social and development programsInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsLife, casualty, property insuranceLow- and moderate-income housingMarshall IslandsMicronesiaNorthern Mariana IslandsOceaniaOutdoor recreationPalauPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementPublic-private cooperationResidential rehabilitation and home repairSecuritiesState and local financeState and local government operationsUrban and suburban affairs and developmentUser charges and feesU.S. territories and protectoratesVirgin IslandsWetlands