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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9511· 119th Congress

Require Clearer Flood Insurance Premium Disclosures

NFIP Premium Transparency Act

Sponsor
Cleo Fields (D-LA)
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
Last Action
Jun 29, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 29, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill requires the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to disclose how premiums are calculated and what factors affect rates.
  • Aims to give homeowners transparent breakdown of costs before purchase.
  • Detailed policy summary unavailable — bill just introduced, awaiting committee review.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Homeowners gain clarity on what they're paying for in federal flood insurance policies.
  • NFIP must explain rating methodology currently treated as opaque to customers.
  • Affects roughly 5 million NFIP policyholders who may not understand rate structures.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced June 29, 2026; referred to House Financial Services Committee. Committee review is next step.
  • Only 3 cosponsors at this early stage suggests limited immediate momentum.
  • Monitor House Financial Services Committee schedule or contact your representative to voice support or opposition.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 29, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jun 29, 2026Introduced in House