To reiterate the responsibilities of FEMA with regard to the creation of an appeals process and the establishment of minimum training and education requirements under the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004.
Latest action · Jan 4, 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 27, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as directed by the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 (BBBFIRA), within 90 days after enactment of this Act, to establish an appeals process through which holders of a flood insurance policy may appeal decisions with respect to claims, proofs of loss, and loss estimates relating to such policy.
Requires the FEMA Director also, as directed by BBBFIRA, within 90 days after enactment of this Act, to establish minimum training and education requirements for all insurance agents who sell flood insurance policies.
Cosponsors
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Committees 1
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| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Financial Services Committee | Referred Oct 27, 2005 |
| Housing and Insurance Subcommittee | Referred Jan 4, 2006 |
Actions 3
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- Jan 4, 2006Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
- Oct 27, 2005Introduced in House
- Oct 27, 2005Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- To reiterate the responsibilities of FEMA with regard to the creation of an appeals process and the establishment of minimum training and education requirements under the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Oct 27, 2005Introduced in House
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