Alert: Request Senate Action on Reform of the National Flood Insurance Program 

Send Letters and Make Calls to Senators on  

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 

With the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) set to expire on May 31, Congress must once again race against the clock to complete work on legislation to reauthorize this critical program. The NFIP has operated on a series of extensions since 2008, and it is time for Congress to advance much needed reauthorization and reform legislation.

While the U.S. House of Representatives already passed a bill (H.R. 1309) that reauthorizes the program for five years, the Senate has yet to schedule its version of the bill (S. 1940) for a vote.

Time is running out. You can help. 

NAA/NMHC have partnered with more than 20 real estate, financial institution and insurance trade associations on a campaign to “Flood the Hill” and urge Senate members to pass S. 1940. Join us by sending letters and making calls to your senators on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.

Broad support exists for extending the NFIP and initiating a number of key reforms that would benefit multifamily properties. Action on the bill should not be further delayed.   

Your Message: Bring S. 1940 to the floor of the Senate for a vote. 

Participating is easy. Just follow these instructions:

1.      Send a letter. Write your own letter or simply use the sample letter provided in the NAA Action Center. Be sure to personalize the letters by including your company letterhead or logo. It is important to let your senators know about your firm’s connection to his or her state. 

    Either fax or email the letter to both of your senators.  

2.      Pick up the phone. Letters are great, but a letter followed-up with a phone call generates maximum impact. NAA/NMHC have provided instructions for calling your senators, along with a script.  

3.      Report back. Once you’ve sent your letter and made your call, please let us know. Send an e-mail to NAA Government Affairs at government_affairs@naahq.org with your contact information, the names of the senators you contacted and any other pertinent information. Don’t forget to include copies of your letters. You can also fax them to NAA at 703/248-9440 

If you have any questions, please contact NHMC Vice President of Business and Risk Management Policy, Jeanne McGlynn Delgado at jdelgado@nmhc.org or 202-974-2344 

CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION! (action center will be available on May 9)