To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hr-1035
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2013-03-07
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional oversight

Dams and canals

Disaster relief and insurance

Floods and storm protection

Government studies and investigations
Latest action: action_date: 2013-03-13
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-03-07
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p> Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study options, methods, and strategies for making voluntary community-based flood insurance policies available through the National Flood Insurance Program, including a strategy to implement options that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities.</p> <p><br> </p>

action_date: 2013-03-12
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</b></p> <p> Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and report to Congress on options, methods, and strategies for making voluntary community-based flood insurance policies available through the National Flood Insurance Program, including a strategy to implement options that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities.</p>  <p>Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit to Congress an analytical review of the FEMA report, including recommendations.</p> <p><br> </p>

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2013 Ms. Moore (for herself and Mr. Bachus ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

1. Studies of voluntary community-based flood insurance options (a) Study (1) Study required The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a study to assess options, methods, and strategies for making available voluntary community-based flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program. (2) Considerations The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall— (A) take into consideration and analyze how voluntary community-based flood insurance policies— (i) would affect communities having varying economic bases, geographic locations, flood hazard characteristics or classifications, and flood management approaches; and (ii) could satisfy the applicable requirements under section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 ( 42 U.S.C. 4012a ); and (B) evaluate the advisability of making available voluntary community-based flood insurance policies to communities, subdivisions of communities, and areas of residual risk. (3) Consultation In conducting the study required under paragraph (1), the Administrator may consult with the Comptroller General of the United States, as the Administrator determines is appropriate. (b) Report by the administrator (1) Report required Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains the results and conclusions of the study conducted under subsection (a). (2) Contents The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations for— (A) the best manner to incorporate voluntary community-based flood insurance policies into the National Flood Insurance Program; and (B) a strategy to implement voluntary community-based flood insurance policies that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities, including the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of levees, dams, or other flood control structures. (c) Report by comptroller general Not later than 6 months after the date on which the Administrator submits the report required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) review the report submitted by the Administrator; and (2) submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains— (A) an analysis of the report submitted by the Administrator; (B) any comments or recommendations of the Comptroller General relating to the report submitted by the Administrator; and (C) any other recommendations of the Comptroller General relating to community-based flood insurance policies.

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1035 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

1. Studies of voluntary community-based flood insurance options (a) Study (1) Study required The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a study to assess options, methods, and strategies for making available voluntary community-based flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program. (2) Considerations The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall— (A) take into consideration and analyze how voluntary community-based flood insurance policies— (i) would affect communities having varying economic bases, geographic locations, flood hazard characteristics or classifications, and flood management approaches; and (ii) could satisfy the applicable requirements under section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 ( 42 U.S.C. 4012a ); and (B) evaluate the advisability of making available voluntary community-based flood insurance policies to communities, subdivisions of communities, and areas of residual risk. (3) Consultation In conducting the study required under paragraph (1), the Administrator may consult with the Comptroller General of the United States, as the Administrator determines is appropriate. (b) Report by the administrator (1) Report required Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains the results and conclusions of the study conducted under subsection (a). (2) Contents The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations for— (A) the best manner to incorporate voluntary community-based flood insurance policies into the National Flood Insurance Program; and (B) a strategy to implement voluntary community-based flood insurance policies that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities, including the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of levees, dams, or other flood control structures. (c) Report by comptroller general Not later than 6 months after the date on which the Administrator submits the report required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) review the report submitted by the Administrator; and (2) submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains— (A) an analysis of the report submitted by the Administrator; (B) any comments or recommendations of the Comptroller General relating to the report submitted by the Administrator; and (C) any other recommendations of the Comptroller General relating to community-based flood insurance policies.

Passed the House of Representatives March 12, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1035 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 13, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

1. Studies of voluntary community-based flood insurance options (a) Study (1) Study required The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency shall conduct a study to assess options, methods, and strategies for making available voluntary community-based flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program. (2) Considerations The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall— (A) take into consideration and analyze how voluntary community-based flood insurance policies— (i) would affect communities having varying economic bases, geographic locations, flood hazard characteristics or classifications, and flood management approaches; and (ii) could satisfy the applicable requirements under section 102 of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4012a); and (B) evaluate the advisability of making available voluntary community-based flood insurance policies to communities, subdivisions of communities, and areas of residual risk. (3) Consultation In conducting the study required under paragraph (1), the Administrator may consult with the Comptroller General of the United States, as the Administrator determines is appropriate. (b) Report by the administrator (1) Report required Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains the results and conclusions of the study conducted under subsection (a). (2) Contents The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include recommendations for— (A) the best manner to incorporate voluntary community-based flood insurance policies into the National Flood Insurance Program; and (B) a strategy to implement voluntary community-based flood insurance policies that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities, including the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of levees, dams, or other flood control structures. (c) Report by comptroller general Not later than 6 months after the date on which the Administrator submits the report required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General of the United States shall— (1) review the report submitted by the Administrator; and (2) submit to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives a report that contains— (A) an analysis of the report submitted by the Administrator; (B) any comments or recommendations of the Comptroller General relating to the report submitted by the Administrator; and (C) any other recommendations of the Comptroller General relating to community-based flood insurance policies.

Passed the House of Representatives March 12, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk