U.S. Senate Passes Rep. Grimm's Flood Insurance Reform Bill "As Is"

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On March 13, 2014, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY), issued the following statement applauding the Senate for passing his flood insurance reform bill, H.R. 3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014, "as is" :

"After months of hard work, affordable flood insurance for millions of Americans, especially the Sandy-ravaged families in Staten Island and Brooklyn, is finally just a pen-stroke away." Rep. Grimm said. "I commend the Senate for heeding our calls, putting politics aside, and delivering this essential relief for the people we represent."

"For both houses of Congress, controlled by opposing parties, to pass an identical bill on such an important issue as flood insurance without amendments is almost unheard of in today's political climate." Rep. Grimm continued, "That is a clear testament of the strength of this reform and just how far it will go in keeping families in their homes and businesses open at an affordable rate for generations to come." Rep. Grimm went on to say, "I am proud to be the author of this rare bipartisan achievement, and to see one of Congress' most substantial bills in recent memory go to benefit constituents in my district probably more than any other in the nation."

Rep. Grimm concluded, "I hope that this major accomplishment will set the tone for Congress to continue to come together and tackle the many serious challenges facing our great country. The hard-working families we represent deserve nothing less."

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