Flood Insurance Affordability

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s top flood insurance official was joined by small business owners, mostly from the residential cons… read more

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s top flood insurance official was joined by small business owners, mostly from the residential construction and real estate industries, at a hearing on the impact of rising National Flood Insurance Program premiums on small businesses. The business owners talked about quickly escalating premiums for homeowners in low-lying areas, and argued that private insurers might be able to offer lower rates, while the FEMA official said it was important for the flood insurance program to capture a wider base of customers to lower premiums overall. close

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  • Marco Rubio U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Florida
  • Tim Scott U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] South Carolina
  • Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Senator (Class 2) [D] New Hampshire
  • David Vitter U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Louisiana
  • David McKey Owner and Broker Coldwell Banker One (Baton Rouge, LA)
  • Randy Noel Second Vice Chair National Association of Home Builders
  • Kevin Robles Chief Operating Officer Domain Homes
  • Ceil Strauss Chair Association of State Floodplain Mgrs.
  • Roy Wright Deputy Associate Adminstrator Federal Emergency Management Agency->Insurance and Mitigation
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Flood Insurance Affordability

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Program ID:
412000-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 30, 2016 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 09, 2016 | 5:04am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jun 30, 2016 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jun 30, 2016 | 10:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 01, 2016 | 4:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 08, 2016 | 11:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 09, 2016 | 5:04am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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