Timely Payments for Flood Victims Act of 2016
Sponsored By: Representative Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
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Summary
Timely Payments for Flood Victims Act of 2016 This bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to direct the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to require that a final determination and notification regarding approval of a claim for damage to or loss of property under the national flood insurance program be made by the expiration of the 30-day period after such claim was made. Such period may be extended by a single additional period of 15 days if extraordinary circumstances are demonstrated. Claims shall be paid as soon as possible after approval.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
LA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 9/21/2016
Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 9/21/2016
Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5]
LA • R
Sponsored 9/21/2016
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
CA • D
Sponsored 9/28/2016
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