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Hospitality Industry Legal Update: “House Passes Terrorism Insurance Bill”

“Already, companies are having trouble getting terrorism insurance, and many companies that had terrorism insurance have now lost it because thereJ_Mq7AKo were clauses written into their policies that said if TRIA is not there, they do not have the insurance coverage,” said Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.).

The House voted to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) on Wednesday, sending the legislation to the Senate.

The measure passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 416-5, with one lawmaker voting present.

Lawmakers failed to reauthorize the program during the last Congress, and it expired on Dec. 31, leading to uncertainty in the business community.

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