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The Big “I” supports a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP and recognizes the importance of a modernized program to increase take-up rates in both the NFIP and the private market.

The 75-page report presents a comprehensive set of recommendations for overhauling the federal government’s approach to disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Congress ended the brief four-day partial federal government and reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30.

As of press time, Congress is working to finalize legislation to keep the federal government open beyond Friday, when current funding expires.

The continuing resolution (CR) funds the federal government through Jan. 30, 2026, and includes a retroactive reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the period that the program lapsed.

Both political sides seem to be digging in, with the U.S. Senate unable to advance a “clean” continuing resolution (CR).

A partial federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, resulting in a lapse of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) authority.

As of press time, Congress has yet to pass government funding legislation to keep the federal government open beyond Tuesday, Sept 30. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is currently scheduled to expire on the same date.

During the hearing, a bill was formally introduced to streamline disaster assistance programs to accelerate aid to survivors and encourage states to invest in disaster mitigation efforts.

U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) will be the keynote speaker at the Legislative Conference, which will take place April 30-May 2 in Washington, D.C.