Earthquake Resilience Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Earthquake Resilience Act (H.R. 9375) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing the United States' preparedness and response capabilities related to earthquakes. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The bill falls under the policy area of Science, Technology, and Communications. Specific provisions, funding mechanisms, or detailed policy measures are not available in the provided data.
H.R. 9375 sought to improve earthquake resilience through federal action but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill is titled the Earthquake Resilience Act and was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
- It was referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management on August 17, 2024.
- The bill is categorized under the Science, Technology, and Communications policy area but lacks publicly available text or summary details.
['Federal agencies involved in emergency management and disaster preparedness', 'Communities in earthquake-prone regions', 'Organizations focused on public safety and infrastructure resilience']
['Lack of publicly available full text limits understanding of specific implementation requirements and funding sources.', 'Without detailed provisions, oversight mechanisms and authority delegation remain unclear.', "The bill's failure to advance may reflect challenges in legislative prioritization or resource allocation."]
The Earthquake Resilience Act was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to a relevant subcommittee but did not proceed further, resulting in its expiration. The bill's placement within the Science, Technology, and Communications policy area suggests a focus on technological or scientific approaches to earthquake preparedness. No additional legislative actions or companion measures are noted.
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['Potential increased federal focus on earthquake preparedness if similar future legislation is introduced.', 'Possible influence on state and local emergency management planning through federal policy signals.', 'Encouragement of scientific and technological innovation in earthquake resilience strategies.']
The lack of a publicly available bill summary and full text limits transparency and public understanding of the Earthquake Resilience Act's specific goals and mechanisms. The bill's failure to advance past subcommittee referral highlights the importance of tracking legislative progress and ensuring access to complete legislative documents for effective government oversight.
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