Cassidy Announces Financial Services Hearing On Flood Insurance

Statement

Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced that Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee will hold a hearing on the National Flood Insurance Program. Dr. Cassidy and the members of the Congressional Home Protection Caucus have been urging Chairman Hensarling to hold such a hearing. A copy of the letter requesting the hearing can be read here.

"The Congressional Home Protection Caucus is working to ensure that flood insurance is both accessible and affordable. I appreciate Chairman Hensarling honoring our request to hold a hearing on this important topic. The attention the committee is giving this issue is another positive step towards our goal of addressing the affordability challenges surrounding flood insurance."

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