To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 209 (Thursday, December 11, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Ms. CASTOR of Florida:\nH.R. 6620.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution provides\nCongress with the authority to ``provide for the common\nDefense and general Welfare'' of Americans.\n[Page H5810]\n</pre>"
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