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NJ SCR85
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carmen Amato
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the President to increase subsidies for flood insurance premiums through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), particularly for property owners who have suffered frequent losses
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Responds to the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which phased out existing NFIP subsidies and has caused some New Jersey homeowners to face premium increases of 500% or more
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Cites Hurricane Sandy's October 2012 devastation of New Jersey shore communities and notes victims waited over 90 days for federal relief compared to 10 days for Hurricane Katrina and 30 days for Hurricane Andrew
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Directs copies be transmitted to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, all New Jersey members of Congress, and the FEMA Administrator
Legislative Description
Urges Congress and the President of the United States to increase subsidies for federal flood insurance.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/5/2026