GAO study on insurance utilization for public assistance-eligible facilities

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the utilization of insurance by facilities eligible for public assistance. (b) Matters To be studied In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall examine the following: (1) The effect of insurance coverage of a State on declarations by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170) that a major disaster exists in such State. (2) Trends in insurance coverage for facilities eligible for public assistance before and after such facilities receive public assistance. (3) The enforcement of insurance purchase requirements under section 206.253 of title 44, Code of Federal Regulations. (4) Rates of noncompliance with, or lapses in, required insurance coverage by recipients of public assistance. (5) Rates of insurance coverage among critical facilities eligible for public assistance, including hospitals, emergency operations centers, and public safety buildings. (6) Changes in facilities eligible for public assistance obtaining insurance coverage after revisions to flood hazard maps or other hazard designations. (c) Report to Congress Upon completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of such study, including findings and any recommendations for legislative or administrative action. (d) Public assistance defined In this section, the term public assistance means assistance provided under section 403, 406, 409, or 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.