Florida's two U.S. senators introduced five pieces of legislation last week designed to "comprehensively" address issues related to national hurricane preparedness, including one that would establish a federal reinsurance program.
Many of the bills–sponsored by Democrat Bill Nelson, the state's senior senator, and Republican Mel Martinez–were introduced last year, but did not gain much traction in Congress.
However, this year, the senators said, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., chair of the Senate Banking Committee, has promised substantial scrutiny, starting with an April 11 hearing on hurricane-related issues.
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