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To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1307

Bill 118 hr 1307, also known as the Commercial Flood Insurance Act, aims to repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas. The bill seeks to provide relief to businesses that are currently required to purchase flood insurance, even if they are located in areas with a low risk of flooding.

The main purpose of this legislation is to reduce the financial burden on commercial property owners and businesses by eliminating the mandatory flood insurance requirement. This would allow businesses to save money on insurance premiums and potentially invest those savings back into their operations.

In addition to repealing the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to flood insurance. These provisions may include measures to improve the affordability and accessibility of flood insurance for commercial properties, as well as efforts to increase awareness and understanding of flood risk among property owners. Overall, the Commercial Flood Insurance Act aims to provide relief to commercial property owners in flood hazard areas by repealing the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement and implementing other measures to improve the affordability and accessibility of flood insurance.

Congressional Summary of HR 1307

This bill limits the required purchase of flood insurance in certain circumstances to only residential properties (currently, the requirement applies to all types of property).

Current Status of Bill HR 1307

Bill HR 1307 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2023. Bill HR 1307 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2023.  Bill HR 1307's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1307

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1307

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1307

To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes.
To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes.

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