A southern Illinois congressman says his chamber's passage of legislation addressing floodplains is overdue - and needs to be sent to the president's desk.
Representative Mike Bost says the bill, which reforms FEMA's floodplain insurance program, is a much-needed update. He says numerous property owners in his district would benefit from it.
"It's easier, and more affordable, to appeal FEMA about their maps and whether or not something's in a floodplain. It also uses this higher technology to truly draft the floodplain maps in a way that is fair and so that the costs are not unbearable to many homeowners."
The Murphysboro Republican says antiquated technology causes mistakes in the current floodplain system, forcing property owners to pay more for their insurance than they ought to.
H-R 28-74 passed the U.S. House, and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate.
