On November 18, 2011, the day the National Flood Insurance Program was slated to end, President Obama signed another resolution to extend the program until December 16, 2011.  President Obama authorized the prior extension to November 18th on October 4, 2011.  According to press reports, although the insurance industry is pleased with the extension, it is continuing to urge Congress and the House to pass a five year extension of the program and related reforms.