Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007



Senate action
During consideration of the bill, several amendments were considered.

One amendment, offered by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), sought to offer additional coverage for wind damage from hurricanes, tornadoes or other windstorms.



Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) proposed an amendment to change the way debt is handled under the flood insurance program.



Another amendment, offered by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), sought to allow oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The amendment failed to receive the 60 votes necessary to pass.





External resources

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