Congressional Record

The Challenge of Insuring Flood Risk in a Changing Climate


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Flooding is becoming a more frequent problem for Americans as extreme weather events like Hurricanes Maria and Harvey become more common. Sea level rise is putting more and more homes at risk of flooding, but residential and commercial developments continue to be built in flood-prone areas. With the National Flood Insurance Program up for reauthorization again this year, policymakers and disaster management experts are debating how to update it to reflect modern challenges.

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