Congressman Randy Weber is a public servant, proven conservative, former small business owner, and third generation Texan, representing the 14th District of Texas.
He holds a key leadership role on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology (SST), serving as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy. Congressman Weber is also a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I) where he serves on three subcommittees: Water Resources and Environment; Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation; and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. His first two terms in Congress, the Congressman served on the Foreign Affairs Committee.
I want FEMA to conduct the affordability study they were mandated to do by Congress when the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 was passed and signed into law. This study should have been completed by now, but FEMA said they needed more time. It doesn’t make sense for these rates to implemented, especially when the impacts of Biggert-Waters are not fully understood and could ultimately force people out of their homes due to dramatic increases in the costs of premiums.
Eventually, the program should be abolished. I do not believe it is the government’s responsibility to manage flood insurance for the entire nation. The ultimate goal should be allowing the free market to step in and provide this service.