114-hr-6104114th Congress

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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