National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
- Last Action
- 1/12/2026
Actions
- 2026-07-21Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 2026-07-21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-01-12Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-438, Part I.
- 2026-01-12Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-438, Part I.
- 2025-06-25Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-06-25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-06-25Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
- 2025-05-20Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 2025-05-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
- 2025-05-01Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 2025-05-01Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-05-01Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-05-01Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2025-05-01Introduced in House
- 2025-05-01Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2026-01-12 (07)
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the activities of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). It also expands certain USGS activities under NEHRP relating to earthquake warnings and mapping and expands other NEHRP activities.
NEHRP is a coordinated earthquake hazards reduction program administered by four federal agencies: the National Institute of Standards and Technology, USGS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Science Foundation. Under NEHRP, USGS is responsible for monitoring and early warnings (including operating the Advanced National Seismic System, a nationwide network of seismic stations), hazard assessments and mapping, and research regarding earthquakes. The bill reauthorizes such USGS activities through FY2030.
Additionally, the bill requires USGS to
- coordinate with the Federal Communications Commission to ensure alerts and early warnings are broadcast as rapidly as possible for maximum warning time,
- expand the early warning system to additional high-risk areas,
- issue forecasts for aftershocks following significant earthquakes, and
- include tsunamis and other hazards associated with earthquakes in seismic hazard maps.
Also, NEHRP activities to develop building codes and standards must include recovery objectives addressing post-earthquake occupancy and functionality of infrastructure.
Cosponsors (4)
- Jim Costa (D-CA)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
- Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Geography and mapping
- Government studies and investigations
- Natural disasters
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