Sen. Scott Introduces Bill to Ensure Community Accountability for Areas Damaged by Floods

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (S. 2153) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 "to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods."

The bill was introduced on June 21. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.

For more information, Sen. Tim Scott, 104 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-6121; or in state at 1901 Main St., Ste. 1425, Columbia, SC 29201; 803/771-6112; 104 S. Main St., Ste. 803, Greenville, SC 29601; 864/233-5366; 2500 City Hall Lane, 3rd fl., North Charleston, SC 29406; 843/727-4525.

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