The IIABA today commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 2055 entitled the “Consolidated Appropriations Act,” ) or the “minibus” which effectively extends the National Flood Insurance Program until May 31, 2012. The IIABA also stated that it is expected that the Senate will pass this bill later today in order to avoid […]
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Another Short Reprieve for the NFIP?
The beleaguered National Flood Insurance Program lingers on in limbo. In a bipartisan vote, the Senate voted to extend S.1958 until May 31, 2012. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) sponsored the legislation. In order to be extended to the May 31st date, however, S. 1958 now must pass the House of Representatives, which according to reports […]
House Comes Through with NFIP Extension to Nov.; Real Work Begins Now
NU Online News Service, Oct. 4, 2011 2:56p.m. EDT The House today overwhelmingly passed legislation that includes a provision extending the National Flood Insurance Program until Nov. 18. The provision reauthorizing the program until Nov. 18 passed the House 352-66, just before 2:30 p.m.Lobbyists for the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America say they […]
