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US HB3161

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Greg Murphy

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to add erosion coverage for structures along shorelines of lakes or other bodies of water that are condemned or deemed unsafe due to imminent collapse or subsidence from shoreline erosion

  • Provides payment for demolition in two phases: 40% of structure value upon final determination, then remaining 60% (or actual demolition cost, whichever is less) after demolition is completed within 6 months

  • Allows up to 40% of structure value for relocation costs if the owner chooses to move the structure prior to collapse, capped at actual relocation expenses

  • Limits maximum erosion claim payments to $250,000 or the coverage amount under the flood insurance contract, whichever is less, and excludes coverage for contents

  • Terminates future flood insurance and disaster relief eligibility for any structure or parcel that receives payment under this erosion coverage provision

Legislative Description

Preventing Environmental Hazards Act of 2025

Finance and financial sector

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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