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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5802| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2021
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (21)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means 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 2021 This bill generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2026. 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 a means-tested program to provide financial assistance to low income households through policy discounts; and revising standards and certification requirements for flood insurance rate maps. The bill also revises administrative provisions of the NFIP, including by allowing for the continuous operation of the 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 state or tribal government revolving funds for flood mitigation activities and also provides for loans, grants, and other incentives regarding mitigation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3167
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3872
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019
Nov 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 1, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Aug 4, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3128
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3167
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3872
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019


  • November 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 1, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • November 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • August 4, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3128
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 117-3128: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationBuilding constructionBusiness recordsCongressional oversightDigital 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 studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsLife, casualty, property insuranceLow- and moderate-income housingPerformance 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 fees

National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5802| House 
| Updated: 11/2/2021
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 This bill generally revises the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and reauthorizes the program through FY2026. 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 a means-tested program to provide financial assistance to low income households through policy discounts; and revising standards and certification requirements for flood insurance rate maps. The bill also revises administrative provisions of the NFIP, including by allowing for the continuous operation of the 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 state or tribal government revolving funds for flood mitigation activities and also provides for loans, grants, and other incentives regarding mitigation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3167
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3872
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019
Nov 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 1, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.
Nov 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Aug 4, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3128
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3167
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3872
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019


  • November 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 1, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • November 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • August 4, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3128
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (21)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

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

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 117-3128: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdvisory bodiesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationBuilding constructionBusiness recordsCongressional oversightDigital 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 studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationIntergovernmental relationsJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsLicensing and registrationsLife, casualty, property insuranceLow- and moderate-income housingPerformance 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 fees