Legislation

Thompson Introduces Legislation to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

Thursday, May 09, 2013 - May 9, 2013 (WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the "Fostering Resilience to Terrorism Act of 2013" (H.R. 1945) to extend and enhance the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for 10 years – which is set to expire next year. Congress enacted the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in 2002 to increase the availability of terrorism risk insurance to at-risk American businesses by guaranteeing that the government ... Read More >>

Recent Releases on Legislation

• Thompson Opening Statement - DHS FY2013 Budget Hearing 2/15/2012
• Thompson Statement on FY2013 DHS Budget Request 2/13/2012
• Thompson, King Press Speaker on Homeland Jurisdiction 1/24/2012
• Thompson Calls on the Senate to Act on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board Nominees 12/16/2011
• Thompson Statement Opposing Draconian Cuts to First Responders 12/16/2011
• Thompson Statement on Omnibus Spending Package 12/15/2011
• Geographic Diversity Needed at Coast Guard Academy 12/1/2011
• Thompson Statement on Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction 11/21/2011
• Transportation Security Stakeholders Need Better Quality Information from DHS 11/21/2011
• Thompson, Richmond: Action Needed on Recoupment Letters 11/21/2011
• TSA Should Extend Upcoming TWIC Renewals 11/15/2011
• Thompson Offers Amendment to Increase Geographic Diversity at the US Coast Guard Academy 11/4/2011

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