Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom MacArthur questioned Roy Wright, head of the National Flood Insurance Program, on mismanagement failures after Superstorm Sandy.

“As I work on reforming the National Flood Insurance Program, my critical priorities will be making the program more affordable, strengthening flood mitigation programs, and most importantly improving accountability at FEMA,” said MacArthur. “Families across South Jersey are still dealing with the devastating effects of Superstorm Sandy because of the incompetence and mismanagement of FEMA.  The National Flood Insurance Program has failed to help the most vulnerable victims of Superstorm Sandy, as evidenced by Mr. Wright’s admission that FEMA paid $350,000,000 in claims on reopened and litigated claims – money they would have denied Sandy victims if not forced to reopen the claims. I’m grateful I could help secure some justice for my constituents and I’m committed to holding the appropriate parties accountable and reforming the NFIP so that Jersey Shore residents won’t have to face anything like this again.”

Click links below for video clips of Congressman MacArthur’s questioning

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