A Pennsylvania congressman Tuesday introduced legislation that would effectively repeal all changes to the National Flood Insurance Program imposed by a controversial 2012 law.

The only provision that would be retained in the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 under the bill would be the reauthorization of the program through Sept. 30, 2017.

The bill was introduced by Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., and is effectively buyer's remorse.

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