WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a part of his ongoing effort to keep the people of Maine informed of his work in the nation’s capital, U.S. Senator Angus King sat down to share this week’s events in Washington.

In his weekly recap, Senator King discussed his impressions of Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, as well as passage of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act in the Senate. This bill delays the impending increases of flood insurance rates for coastal communities in Maine and across the country.  Included in the legislation is an amendment authored by Senator King which states that if a community successfully challenges the accuracy a FEMA map, that community will not have to pay the cost for the appeal process.

You can watch Senator King’s recap below. A broadcast quality is also available for download here. 

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