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House Legislation

Responsible Natural Catastrophe Policy 

Rep. Bennie Thompson's October 9, 2009, "Dear Colleague" letters regarding mitigation bills
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The Financial Services Roundtables' endorsment of Representative Thompson's mitigation legislation
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H.R. 1239, Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2009
Would establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote pre-disaster property mitigation measures.
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H.R. 6424, The Property Mitigation Assistance Act
Would establish a homeowner mitigation loan program within the Federal Emergency Management Agency to promote pre-disaster property mitigation measures.
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Irresponsible Natural Catastrophe Policy

H.R. 2555, Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009
The latest attempt by Florida to make federal taxpayers pay for its flawed homeowners’ insurance programs.
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H.R. 2555, Homeowners' Defense Act of 2009
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H.R. 3355, The Homeowners Defense Act of 2007
Would expand federal liability by creating a Federal Natural Catastrophe Fund that supports states with unsuccessful federal programs.
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Administration Opposition to H.R. 3355
(Statement of Administrative Policy) - Expresses strong opposition to the creation of a federally-backed consortium of state wind pools that would result in federal taxpayers subsidizing insurance rates for the benefit of those living in high-risk areas.
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H.R. 3121, The Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
Would divert attention away from the original focus of the NFIP and increase economic stress on a program that is already underfunded and overburdened.
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Administration Opposition to H.R. 3121
(Statement of Administrative Policy) - Expresses support for efforts to reform and strengthen the NFIP, but notes opposition to the expansion of the program to include coverage for windstorm damage.
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