WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in NOTUS highlighting his plan to make the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) affordable again. Cassidy outlined his legislation to make the program reliable for policyholders even during government shutdowns, ensuring that families remain protected regardless of political gridlock.
"There is the tragedy of the flood itself, but then there is the second tragedy of people forced to leave homes they've lived in for decades because once a property floods, affordable flood insurance becomes nearly impossible to secure," wrote Dr. Cassidy.
"Americans' flood protection should not depend on politicians' abilit...