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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-2142| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2024
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (9)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023 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. The bill also requires the creation of an appeals process for disputing NFIP premium rates.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2187
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3128
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 26, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4349
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 12, 2024
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2187
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3128
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021


  • June 22, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • June 26, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4349
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • March 12, 2024
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 118-1039: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4349: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023
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 2023

USA118th CongressS-2142| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2024
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023 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. The bill also requires the creation of an appeals process for disputing NFIP premium rates.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2187
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3128
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021
Jun 22, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jun 26, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-4349
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 12, 2024
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2187
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3128
    National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021


  • June 22, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • June 26, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-4349
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • March 12, 2024
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (9)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Kennedy (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • S 118-1039: National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act of 2023
  • HR 118-4349: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2023
  • 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