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FL S1538

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Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Banking and Insurance

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 and its subsequent amendments before expiration on December 31, 2014
  • States that without reauthorization, commercial real estate industry will face difficulties financing property sales and refinancing debt due to lack of adequate terrorism insurance policies
  • Notes that the 2007 reauthorization expanded the definition of "an act of terrorism" to include domestic, non-foreign sponsored terrorist acts, in addition to conventional attacks
  • Argues that lack of private terrorism insurance coverage would shift financial burden to federal taxpayers in the event of a catastrophic terrorist attack
  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, congressional leadership, and Florida's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/31/2014
Banking and Insurance3/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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