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US S2090
MEMA Act of 2017 Municipality Empowerment Mapping Achievement Act of 2017
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Introduced
11/07/2017
11/07/2017
In Committee
11/07/2017
11/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
MEMA Act of 2017 Municipality Empowerment Mapping Achievement Act of 2017 This bill amends the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to require National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate maps to be published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the entire United States (current law directs the mapping of certain risk areas). In developing these rate maps, FEMA must use the most current remote sensing technology. In coordination with the Technical Mapping Advisory Council, FEMA shall establish a digital database to display the flood hazard risk of buildings in NFIP. The database must contain specified information about each property, including a certification of the building's elevation. FEMA shall provide a one-time premium credit for the purchase of an elevation certificate by a policyholder. The bill amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow reimbursement to local governments that assist FEMA in developing flood risk zone data.
AI Summary
This bill, the Municipality Empowerment Mapping Achievement (MEMA) Act of 2017, aims to improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to publish flood rate maps for the entire United States using the most current remote sensing technology. It establishes a digital database to display detailed flood risk information for each property, including elevation data, flood insurance rates, mitigation costs, and claims history. The bill also provides a one-time premium credit for policyholders who purchase an elevation certificate and allows for reimbursement of state and local agencies that assist FEMA in developing flood risk data.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (on 11/07/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2090/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2090/BILLS-115s2090is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2090/BILLS-115s2090is.pdf.pdf |
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