National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 2875, also known as the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017, aims to make changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2017.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a Technical Mapping Advisory Council, which would provide recommendations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on how to improve the accuracy of flood maps. This is important because accurate flood maps are essential for determining flood risk and setting insurance rates.

The bill also includes provisions to improve the affordability of flood insurance for low-income households and to increase transparency and accountability in the NFIP. Additionally, the bill seeks to encourage the development of private flood insurance options as an alternative to the NFIP. Overall, the National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2017 aims to address some of the key challenges facing the NFIP and to ensure that it remains a viable and effective program for providing flood insurance coverage to homeowners and businesses in flood-prone areas.