MacArthur Fights for South Jerseyans, Extends NFIP

Congressman MacArthur on the House floor during debate of the NFIP extension bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Tom MacArthur brought legislation to the House floor that extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through May 31, 2019. Without his efforts, the NFIP would lapse at midnight tonight. The Senate previously passed this legislation and it now heads to the President’s desk for signature into law.

“My time in Congress is coming to an end, but I will continue fighting for South Jerseyans through the finish line. The NFIP, which is slated to lapse tonight at midnight, provides flood insurance coverage for my constituents in Ocean and Burlington Counties, as well as the 140 million Americans living in coastal counties across the nation,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Through all of the chaos in Washington, I am grateful to get this done for those I’ve represented in Congress for the past four years. While this chapter in my life closes, it is my hope that the attention we’ve brought to this issue will soon result in a new chapter for the NFIP with increased stability, greater accountability, and affordable coverage for South Jerseyans.”

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