Homeowners' Defense Act: Natural Disaster Insurance and Mitigation
This act aims to make homeowners' insurance for natural disasters more available and affordable. It establishes new support programs for state insurance initiatives, potentially lowering costs for homeowners and speeding up claims payments after natural catastrophes. Additionally, the act promotes preventative measures and mitigation efforts.
Key points
Establishes a National Catastrophe Risk Consortium to gather data and assess insurance sector gaps, aiming to improve insurance availability and affordability.
Creates a debt guarantee program for eligible state insurance programs, enhancing their liquidity and capacity to pay claims after major disasters.
Introduces federal reinsurance coverage for state insurance programs, helping them cover large losses and stabilize the insurance market.
Establishes a grant program for natural catastrophe mitigation, supporting efforts like home strengthening and public education to reduce risks for citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3997
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Process start date: 2023-06-09