Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program: Local Perspectives on Challenges and Solutions

Date:   Thursday, January 25, 2024 Time:   10:00 AM Location:   Dirksen Senate Office Building 538

Topic

THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS will meet in OPEN SESSION, HYBRID FORMAT to conduct a hearing entitled, “Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program: Local Perspectives on Challenges and Solutions.” The witnesses will be: Mr. Michael Hecht, President & CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.; Dr. Daniel Kaniewski, Managing Director, Public Sector, Marsh McLennan; and The Honorable Steve Patterson, Mayor, City of Athens, Ohio.

All hearings are webcast live and will not be available until the hearing starts. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact the committee clerk at 202-224-7391 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.

Member Statements

1. Chairman Sherrod Brown (D - Ohio)
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2. Ranking Member Tim Scott (R - South Carolina)
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Witnesses

1. Mr. Michael Hecht
   President & CEO
   Greater New Orleans, Inc.
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2. The Honorable Steve Patterson
   Mayor
   City of Athens, Ohio
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3. Dr. Daniel Kaniewski
   Managing Director, Public Sector
   Marsh McLennan
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