Sen. Lee Introduces Bill on Flood Insurance Subsidies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (S. 2832) to "prohibit the National Flood Insurance Program from providing flood insurance subsidies for single-family residences that are valued at more than $1,000,000."

The bill was introduced on Sept. 23 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

For more information, Sen. Mike Lee, 361-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5444; or in state at Wallace F. Bennett Federal Bldg., 125 S. State, Ste. 4225, Salt Lake City, UT 84138; 801/524-5933; 285 W. Tabernacle, Ste. 200, St. George, UT 84770; 435/628-5514; 324 25th St., Ste. 1410, Ogden, Utah 84401; 801/392-9633.

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