Last progress May 1, 2025 (7 months ago)
Introduced on May 1, 2025 by David G. Valadao
Referred 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.
This measure renews the national earthquake safety program and updates it to help communities get back on their feet faster after a quake. It adds Tribal governments as full partners, and pushes for clearer standards so key buildings and “lifeline” services (like power, water, and roads) can reopen sooner after an earthquake. It also improves coordination across federal agencies to speed up earthquake warnings and public alerts.
The U.S. Geological Survey would expand the earthquake early warning system to more high‑risk areas, work with states and Tribes on improvements, issue aftershock forecasts when appropriate, and, with the FCC, make sure alerts go out quickly and in the main languages used in the affected region. The plan also funds the national seismic network to finish needed upgrades.
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