House vote: H.R. 1035 // March 12, 2013Needed two-thirds to pass
To require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the national flood insurance programs, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Directs the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and report to Congress on options, methods, and strategies for making voluntary community-based flood insurance policies available through the National Flood Insurance Program, including a strategy to implement options that would encourage communities to undertake flood mitigation activities. Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit to Congress an analytical review of the FEMA report, including recommendations.
Emergency Management Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 397 | 91.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 17 | 3.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.9% |