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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3606| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2024
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (4)
Jon Tester (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and expands the activities federal agencies must conduct under the program, including activities relating to secondary effects of earthquakes and post-earthquake infrastructure performance. NEHRP is a coordinated earthquake hazards reduction program of four federal agencies: the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Science Foundation. Under NEHRP, these agencies are required to conduct various activities relating to earthquakes, including advancing warning systems, hazard reduction measures, and research to improve understanding of earthquakes and their effects. The bill expands the scope of the activities under NEHRP, including requiring the agencies to improve understanding of and develop resilience measures for secondary effects and multiple hazards associated with earthquakes, such as tsunamis and fires; increase post-earthquake functional recovery, which means maintaining or restoring the pre-earthquake functionality of buildings and lifeline infrastructure systems (e.g., infrastructure for water, electricity, and transportation); and assist public entities with developing an inventory, and conducting seismic performance evaluation, of infrastructure with high seismic risk. Additionally, the bill specifically includes tribal governments in the activities conducted under NEHRP.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1768
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
Jan 17, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 17, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S150)
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 24, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 24, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.
Dec 5, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6853-6855; text: CR S6853-6855)
Dec 5, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 9, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 10, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1768
    National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018


  • January 17, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 17, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S150)


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 24, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 24, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.


  • December 5, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6853-6855; text: CR S6853-6855)


  • December 5, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 9, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 10, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • December 10, 2024
    Held at the desk.

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National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-3606| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2024
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and expands the activities federal agencies must conduct under the program, including activities relating to secondary effects of earthquakes and post-earthquake infrastructure performance. NEHRP is a coordinated earthquake hazards reduction program of four federal agencies: the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Science Foundation. Under NEHRP, these agencies are required to conduct various activities relating to earthquakes, including advancing warning systems, hazard reduction measures, and research to improve understanding of earthquakes and their effects. The bill expands the scope of the activities under NEHRP, including requiring the agencies to improve understanding of and develop resilience measures for secondary effects and multiple hazards associated with earthquakes, such as tsunamis and fires; increase post-earthquake functional recovery, which means maintaining or restoring the pre-earthquake functionality of buildings and lifeline infrastructure systems (e.g., infrastructure for water, electricity, and transportation); and assist public entities with developing an inventory, and conducting seismic performance evaluation, of infrastructure with high seismic risk. Additionally, the bill specifically includes tribal governments in the activities conducted under NEHRP.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1768
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
Jan 17, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 17, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S150)
Jul 31, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 24, 2024
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 24, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.
Dec 5, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6853-6855; text: CR S6853-6855)
Dec 5, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 9, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 10, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1768
    National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018


  • January 17, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 17, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S150)


  • July 31, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • September 24, 2024
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • September 24, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 523.


  • December 5, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6853-6855; text: CR S6853-6855)


  • December 5, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 9, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 10, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • December 10, 2024
    Held at the desk.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (4)
Jon Tester (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Emergency Management

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment studies and investigationsNatural disastersResearch administration and funding