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Senate Committee Advances Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Original title: Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Last action · September 17, 2026: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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What This Bill Would Do

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs advanced the Reauthorization Act of 2026 without amendment following its introduction on April 27, 2026. The measure extends federal backing for terrorism risk insurance to help stabilize commercial property and casualty markets against catastrophic losses.

Why it matters

Commercial property owners and insurers rely on this federal backstop to maintain coverage availability and manage extreme financial risks associated with potential acts of terrorism.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

commercial property owners

Commercial property owners access terrorism risk coverage backed by the federal program.

Directly affected

insurers

Insurers participate in the federal terrorism insurance backstop program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026?
The bill was ordered to be reported favorably without amendment by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
When was the bill introduced?
The bill was introduced on April 27, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Sep 17, 2026

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Lobbying Activity

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries

2026

INSURANCEFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECTORTSLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICE

“Issues related to the property and casualty insurance industry. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2026

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Travelers Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries

2026

INSURANCEFINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECTORTSLAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIME/CRIMINAL JUSTICE

“Issues related to the property and casualty insurance industry. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of American Property Casualty Insurance Association

2026

INSURANCEBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSTORTS

“Issues relating to the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program and other Issues related to flood insurance. Issues related to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues regarding environmental policies and their consideration by insurers and state insurance regulators. Issues related to the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. H.R. 7128, TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions.”

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

STEPTOE LLP

on behalf of WHOLESALE & SPECIALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

Senate LDAMatched on title words onlyView filing on LDA.gov →

Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(e), Hawaii, Social Security Act and 3 more
bill number42 U.S.C. 1395w-4(e)“The section of the Social Security Act being amended”Map →
locationHawaii“The bill specifically addresses services in Hawaii”Map →
OrganizationSocial Security Act“The bill amends this act”Map →
PersonMs. Hirono“Senator Hirono co-sponsored the bill”Map →
PersonMr. Schatz“Senator Schatz introduced the bill”Map →
dateJanuary 1, 2025“The date the changes take effect”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz30
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