Deborah Koff Ross: “I want to thank my colleague from Massachusetts (Mr. Capuano) for his efforts and leadership in this regard. Look, this…”

“I want to thank my colleague from Massachusetts (Mr. Capuano) for his efforts and leadership in this regard. Look, this isn't the be-all-to-end-all, but it is the best first step that we can have as a Congress to make sure that we give our consumers affordable options in flood insurance. As we address the reauthorization of the Biggert-Waters Act next year, this will provide a bridge for bringing the private sector back into the market to show that they are willing to assume some of this risk to the benefit of the consumers. There are quite a few groups out there that support this particular legislation. To name a few, that includes the Reinsurance Association of America, National Multifamily Housing Council, National Apartment Association, National Taxpayers Union, American Insurance Association, National Association of Realtors, Mortgage Bankers Association, and R Street. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us and overwhelmingly pass this bill. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Hill). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Ross) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2901, as amended. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”