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Read. Follow. Verify.National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024
Record date · December 10, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill updates and extends federal earthquake safety programs through 2028, increasing the focus on tribal government participation and the ability of buildings to remain functional after an earthquake. It authorizes over $175 million in annual funding for research, early warning systems, and infrastructure .
The bill mandates that federal agencies prioritize ''—ensuring buildings and infrastructure can be used shortly after an earthquake—and provides specific funding for the to improve early warning capabilities for residents in high-risk areas.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Tribal governments
Residents in high-risk seismic areas
Residents may receive faster earthquake warnings and benefit from improved building standards designed to keep infrastructure functional after an event.
Federal agencies (FEMA, USGS, NSF, NIST)
These agencies are assigned new responsibilities, reporting requirements, and specific funding authorizations for earthquake research and mitigation.
Key Facts
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Shift from Safety to Functional Recovery
The bill marks a clear policy pivot from merely preventing building collapse ('safety') to ensuring buildings remain operational after an earthquake ('functional recovery').
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