Flood Insurance Affordability Act
3/13/2024, 11:22 PMSummary of Bill S 2852
Bill 118 s 2852, also known as the Flood Insurance Affordability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address concerns regarding the affordability of flood insurance for homeowners and businesses in flood-prone areas.The bill aims to make flood insurance more affordable by implementing various measures. One key provision of the bill is to cap annual premium increases for policyholders at 18%. This is intended to prevent sudden and drastic increases in insurance costs for individuals and businesses.
Additionally, the Flood Insurance Affordability Act seeks to provide financial assistance to low-income policyholders who may struggle to afford flood insurance. This assistance may come in the form of subsidies or grants to help offset the cost of premiums. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to improve the accuracy of flood maps, which are used to determine insurance rates. By ensuring that these maps are up-to-date and reliable, the bill aims to provide policyholders with more accurate information about their flood risk and insurance needs. Overall, the Flood Insurance Affordability Act is designed to strike a balance between ensuring that individuals and businesses have access to affordable flood insurance coverage while also maintaining the financial stability of the National Flood Insurance Program. This bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the challenges of flood insurance affordability in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 2852
Bill S 2852 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2023. Bill S 2852 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 19, 2023. Bill S 2852's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of September 19, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2852
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0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Primary Policy Focus
Emergency ManagementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2852
Flood Insurance Affordability ActFlood Insurance Affordability ActA bill to 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.Comments
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