On September 8, 2017, Congress passed legislation extending the National Flood Insurance Program until December 8, 2017. The program was set to expire at the end of September. The extension was part of a continuing resolution raising the debt limit and funding the U.S. government. No changes to the flood insurance program were made, although reforms may be coming in the future. US HR 601 (Sept. 8, 2017).

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