SmarterSafer.org urges Senate to immediately act on NFIP reform after House passes reauthorization on an overwhelming bipartisan vote

(Washington, DC) ‒ SmarterSafer.org today urged the United States Senate to immediately act on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reform without weakening the legislation’s effectiveness. The House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the program until Sept. 30, 2016 on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 406-22. The coalition said the overwhelming bipartisan vote in the House was an important and welcome first step toward bringing needed financial stability to the…
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