Congressional Hearing: Housing Resilience and Climate Change
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a foundational step for potential federal policy changes regarding how housing is built, insured, and protected against climate-related disasters, which directly impacts property insurance costs and disaster recovery resources for homeowners.
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Homeowners
Future federal policies regarding housing resilience and insurance standards may impact property insurance premiums and building requirements.
Insurance Industry
Regulatory changes or shifts in disaster risk assessment directly impact the business models and coverage availability of insurance providers.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 4, 2021, via Webex.
- The subcommittee examined the resilience of housing infrastructure in the context of climate change.
- Witnesses included representatives from local government, legal aid, insurance regulation, and environmental advocacy groups.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements from five primary witnesses and additional materials from the BuildStrong Coalition and the Reinsurance Association of America.
- The session was held under the 117th Congress, Serial No. 117-21.
Why It Matters
This hearing serves as a foundational step for potential federal policy changes regarding how housing is built, insured, and protected against climate-related disasters, which directly impacts property insurance costs and disaster recovery resources for homeowners.
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Focus on Climate-Resilient Housing
The hearing highlights a shift toward integrating climate risk assessment into federal housing and insurance policy frameworks.
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