Dem aims to block federally subsidized flood insurance for Trump properties

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Legislation introduced in the House on Monday would prevent President Trump from receiving federally subsidized flood insurance amid warnings that the effects of climate change could cause parts of his Mar-a-Lago resort and other south Florida properties to be underwater in coming years.

Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s (D-Ore.) bill - titled the Prohibiting Aid for Recipients Ignoring Science (PARIS) Act - would ensure properties owned by a president or family members can’t have access to subsidized insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program.

An analysis by Coastal Risk Consulting found that the Mar-a-Lago grounds in Palm Beach, Fla., could be under at least a foot of water for 210 days a year because of tidal flooding.

And it’s not just Mar-a-Lago, where Trump spent many weekends this past winter after taking office in January, that might be affected by rising sea levels resulting from climate change.

Trump’s oceanfront condos in Miami and his Doral golf course would also be threatened, according to projections by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the South Florida Regional Climate Change Compact.

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http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/337471-house-dem-wants-to-prevent-trump-properties-from-getting-federally

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1. Heh; legislative trolling

After all if it's a Chinese hoax, as President Trump repeatedly says, then this bill shouldn't affect him in the slightest.

[greymattermom]

2. eventually

Soon flood insurance won't be available for any properties near the coast. His property is vulnerable on both the ocean and intercoastal waterway side.

[beachbum bob]

3. Let's embrace personal accountability and end taxpayer subsidy on flood and crop insurance. Let

The capital markets set the cost....why should taxpayers????.., if want embrace capitalism....embrace all of it

[Harry Manch]

4. 1 billion dollars for flood insurance for Trumpf's properties

Pay up, Trumpf. You can afford it. Otherwise, PARIS Act will not help your worthless properties and your billion are being wasted. Much like your stupid wall in Palm Beach is considered a waste of taxpayer dollars.