The record

LegislationLegislation· Dec 2024
S 3606

Sponsored by Alex Padilla (D)

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

Would have renewed the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) through 2028, adding tsunami, fire, and building-safety work.

Tradeoff

Would have authorized about $175 million a year for four federal agencies' earthquake work through 2028. Would have required agencies to plan for faster recovery of buildings and utilities after quakes.

What's in it

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S. 3606, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2024www.cbo.gov/publication/60740 · Sep 2024

The Senate passed this bill by on December 5, 2024. The House never voted on it, and the bill expired when the 118th Congress ended.

  1. Senate

    Introduced

    (Jan 17, 2024)

  2. Senate

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation(Jan 17, 2024)

  3. Senate

    The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to send it to the floor

    Reported(Jul 31, 2024)

  4. Senate

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Dec 5, 2024)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. House

    Received from the Senate

    Received(Dec 10, 2024)