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NFIP Extension through 2023 Act

3/14/2024, 2:22 AM

Summary of Bill S 2968

The NFIP Extension through 2023 Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2968, is a piece of legislation that aims to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through the year 2023. The NFIP is a federal program that provides flood insurance to property owners in flood-prone areas, helping them recover financially in the event of a flood.

The bill was introduced in the Senate as a bipartisan effort to ensure that the NFIP continues to provide coverage to those who need it. The program was set to expire in September 2021, but this bill seeks to extend it for an additional two years, until 2023.

The NFIP Extension through 2023 Act has received support from both Democrats and Republicans, as it is seen as a crucial program for protecting homeowners and businesses from the financial devastation that can result from flooding. By extending the program, Congress hopes to provide stability and certainty to those who rely on NFIP coverage. Overall, the NFIP Extension through 2023 Act is a bipartisan effort to extend the National Flood Insurance Program and ensure that those in flood-prone areas have access to the coverage they need to protect their property and finances.

Current Status of Bill S 2968

Bill S 2968 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2968 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023.  Bill S 2968's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of January 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2968

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2968

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2968

NFIP Extension through 2023 Act
NFIP Extension through 2023 Act
A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

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