Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Bill to Repeal Mandatory Flood Insurance Coverage

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2246) to "repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas and to provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets."

The bill was introduced on April 28. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee.

For more information about this legislation, contact Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer in Washington at 2230 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2956; or in the district offices at 2117 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109; 573/635-7232; 113 E. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville, MO 63385; 636/327-7055; 516 Jefferson St,. Washington, MO 63090; 636/239-2276.

Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; editor@targetednews.com; http://www.targetednews.com