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Earthquake Hazards Program Reauthorized: Better Early Warnings and Safer Infrastructure.

This Act reauthorizes and strengthens the federal program dedicated to mitigating earthquake risks, focusing heavily on public safety and infrastructure resilience. It mandates the expansion and improvement of the earthquake early warning system to deliver faster alerts in local languages, and emphasizes identifying and retrofitting older, high-risk buildings, including critical facilities and housing for vulnerable populations. The core goal is ensuring that essential services and structures can quickly return to full operation after a seismic event (functional recovery).
Key points
Early Warning System: The earthquake alert system will be expanded and improved, requiring coordination with the FCC to broadcast rapid alerts in the predominant languages of affected regions, maximizing warning time.
Building Safety and Retrofitting: State, local, and Tribal governments will receive technical assistance and guidelines to inventory high-risk buildings and infrastructure critical for community resilience, promoting cost-effective retrofitting.
Functional Recovery: New standards focus on "functional recovery," meaning critical buildings and infrastructure must be designed or upgraded to quickly resume their intended functions after an earthquake, minimizing community downtime.
Funding: Multi-year funding (through FY 2028) is authorized for seismic monitoring, research, and the completion of the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS).
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Print number: 118_S_3606
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-01-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3606.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Early Warning System: The earthquake alert system will be expanded and improved, requiring coordination with the FCC to broadcast rapid alerts in the predominant languages of affected regions, maximizing warning time.
  • Building Safety and Retrofitting: State, local, and Tribal governments will receive technical assistance and guidelines to inventory high-risk buildings and infrastructure critical for community resilience, promoting cost-effective retrofitting.
  • Functional Recovery: New standards focus on "functional recovery," meaning critical buildings and infrastructure must be designed or upgraded to quickly resume their intended functions after an earthquake, minimizing community downtime.
  • Funding: Multi-year funding (through FY 2028) is authorized for seismic monitoring, research, and the completion of the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6853-6855; text: CR S6853-6855)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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