The House voted 352-66 Tuesday afternoon to pass a continuing resolution that will fund government operations, including the National Flood Insurance Program, through November 18.
The Senate passed the continuing resolution (CR) last week. Now the measure goes to President for his signature.
Passage of the short-term funding bill prevents a government shutdown and includes $2.6 billion of disaster relief for states and communities impacted by recent flooding.
Meanwhile, Congress is moving closer to passing a bill that reforms and extends the flood insurance program for five years. In July, the House of Representatives passed a five-year NFIP reform bill by a 406-22 vote.
In September, Senate Banking Committee passed a similar reform bill, but it's unclear when the bi-partisan measure will go to the Senate floor for a vote.
The National Association of Realtors is hoping it will be soon. "Realtors are hopeful that members of Congress will come together on this issue and reauthorize the program before the continuing resolution expires on Nov. 18," said NAR president Ron Phipps.
