Flood Insurance Affordability Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:00:41Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4686 Flood Insurance Affordability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4686

The Flood Insurance Affordability Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4686, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of rising flood insurance premiums that have become unaffordable for many homeowners in flood-prone areas.

One of the key provisions of the Flood Insurance Affordability Act is to provide relief for homeowners facing steep increases in their flood insurance premiums. The bill aims to slow down the rate at which premiums are increasing, making it more manageable for homeowners to afford their insurance coverage.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the accuracy of flood maps, which are used to determine insurance rates. By ensuring that these maps are up-to-date and reflect the true risk of flooding in a given area, the bill aims to provide more accurate and fair insurance rates for homeowners. Furthermore, the Flood Insurance Affordability Act includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the flood insurance program. This includes requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide more information to homeowners about how their insurance rates are calculated and giving them more opportunities to appeal rate increases. Overall, the Flood Insurance Affordability Act seeks to address the challenges faced by homeowners in flood-prone areas by making flood insurance more affordable and accessible. By implementing measures to slow down premium increases, improve flood maps, and increase transparency in the insurance program, the bill aims to provide relief for homeowners struggling to afford their flood insurance coverage.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4686

Bill HR 4686 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4686 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 17, 2023. Bill HR 4686's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of July 17, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4686

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Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4686

Flood Insurance Affordability ActFlood Insurance Affordability ActTo establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes.

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