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Flood Insurance Fairness Act
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4226
The Flood Insurance Fairness Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4226, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues of fairness and affordability in the flood insurance market.
One key provision of the Flood Insurance Fairness Act is the establishment of a cap on annual premium increases for policyholders. This cap would help protect homeowners from facing sudden and drastic increases in their flood insurance rates, making it easier for them to afford coverage.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve transparency in the flood insurance market by requiring insurers to provide clear and easily understandable information to policyholders about their coverage options and rates. This would help ensure that homeowners are able to make informed decisions about their flood insurance policies. Another important aspect of the Flood Insurance Fairness Act is the creation of a grant program to assist low-income homeowners in purchasing flood insurance. This program would help ensure that all homeowners, regardless of their financial situation, have access to affordable flood insurance coverage. Overall, the Flood Insurance Fairness Act seeks to promote fairness and affordability in the flood insurance market, while also improving transparency and access to coverage for all homeowners. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have significant implications for homeowners across the country.
One key provision of the Flood Insurance Fairness Act is the establishment of a cap on annual premium increases for policyholders. This cap would help protect homeowners from facing sudden and drastic increases in their flood insurance rates, making it easier for them to afford coverage.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve transparency in the flood insurance market by requiring insurers to provide clear and easily understandable information to policyholders about their coverage options and rates. This would help ensure that homeowners are able to make informed decisions about their flood insurance policies. Another important aspect of the Flood Insurance Fairness Act is the creation of a grant program to assist low-income homeowners in purchasing flood insurance. This program would help ensure that all homeowners, regardless of their financial situation, have access to affordable flood insurance coverage. Overall, the Flood Insurance Fairness Act seeks to promote fairness and affordability in the flood insurance market, while also improving transparency and access to coverage for all homeowners. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage could have significant implications for homeowners across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 4226
Flood Insurance Fairness Act
This bill prohibits the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from adjusting the premium rate of flood insurance issued under the National Flood Insurance Program. Under current law, FEMA has statutory authority to set premium rates subject to certain limitations on annual increases.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4226
Bill HR 4226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4226 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4226's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of June 29, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4226
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4226
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorPotential Impact Areas
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Floods and storm protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4226
To restrict the ability of the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to adjust the rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Flood Insurance Fairness Act
Flood Insurance Fairness Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4226
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