House Memorial HM 4069 urges the United States Congress to implement reforms in homeowner's insurance in response to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters across the country. The memorial highlights the need for reforms that would require banks to mandate homeowners to carry insurance that covers the outstanding mortgage balance rather than the current market value of the home. Additionally, it advocates for making increases in homeowner's insurance premiums tax-deductible and reducing bureaucratic obstacles to ensure efficient distribution of post-disaster relief without political interference.
The resolution emphasizes the urgency of these reforms due to the ongoing crisis in the property insurance market in several states, particularly in light of recent disasters such as floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and wildfires. The Florida Legislature calls on Congress to take action and requests that copies of this memorial be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of the Florida congressional delegation.