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National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026

Introduced March 9, 2026Last action March 9, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary: National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026

Please note: Because no official description of this bill has been provided, the following summary is based solely on the bill's title and general knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). A full and accurate summary cannot be provided without the actual bill text.

The National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026 appears to make changes or provide clearer rules related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is the federal program that provides flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and businesses across the country. The NFIP is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is often the only option for flood insurance in many parts of the United States. The word "clarification" in the title suggests the bill may be intended to clear up ambiguous or confusing language in existing flood insurance rules, rather than make sweeping new policy changes.

This bill would likely affect homeowners, renters, and business owners — particularly those in flood-prone areas who rely on the NFIP for coverage. It could also affect insurance companies that participate in the program, lenders who require flood insurance for certain properties, and federal agencies that administer the program.

This bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Financial Services, which is the standard early step in the legislative process. It has not yet been voted on or passed into law. To fully understand what this bill does, readers are encouraged to seek out the official bill text once it becomes publicly available.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

March 9, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]ROR

Committees

Financial Services

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 9, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 9, 2026