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FEMA reversed its decision not to issue new or renewal policies or make changes to existing policies during the government shutdown.

Further guidance from the NFIP is expected, but for the time being, the NFIP will not issue new policies or make changes to existing policies.

If legislation to extend the NFIP fails to garner final approval at the last minute, it is unclear what will happen.

Earlier today, Congress passed a two-week extension of government funding to prevent a partial government shutdown from occurring on Dec. 7. The deal gives Congress time to continue negotiations on funding and other issues, including extending the NFIP.

Late last week, Congress extended the NFIP through midnight this Friday, Dec. 7. However, due to the funeral for former President George H.W. Bush, Congress is not expected to vote on a long-term funding bill or a stand-alone measure to further extend the

The NFIP is set to expire at midnight tomorrow. At press time, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are both expected to consider legislation to extend the program for one week, to align it with a Dec. 7 government funding deadline, before week’s

This week, the Big “I” led a group of 26 organizations in sending a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action to reauthorize the NFIP before it expires on Nov. 30.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted to extend the NFIP through Nov. 30 by a vote of 86-12. President Trump signed the measure on July 31, meaning the NFIP did not have a lapse in authority during the height of the Atlantic hurricane season.

After the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would extend the NFIP through Nov. 30, the timing for consideration of the measure in the U.S. Senate remains uncertain.

Unless Congress acts, the NFIP is scheduled to expire on July 31. Call the offices of your federal legislators to encourage them to reauthorize the program.