National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
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Held at the desk.
Official Summary
National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 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;improve 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); andassist 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.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 is a Senate bill introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at reauthorizing the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The bill is currently in process and was last noted as "Held at the desk" on January 7, 2026. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis. The program historically focuses on reducing earthquake risks through research, mitigation, and preparedness efforts involving multiple federal agencies.
This bill seeks to continue federal efforts to reduce earthquake hazards by reauthorizing the existing NEHRP, but detailed provisions and impacts are not publicly available at this time.
- The bill is a reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, which coordinates federal earthquake risk reduction activities.
- The latest legislative action is that the bill was held at the desk, indicating it has not yet progressed through active consideration.
- No official summary, full text, or policy area classification has been provided, limiting detailed public understanding.
['Federal agencies involved in earthquake research and mitigation, such as FEMA, USGS, NIST, and NSF', 'State and local governments that receive federal support for earthquake preparedness', 'Communities and infrastructure potentially at risk from earthquakes', 'Researchers and organizations focused on earthquake hazard reduction']
['Lack of publicly available bill text and summary limits transparency and public understanding of specific provisions', 'Unclear funding levels, oversight mechanisms, and program changes due to missing details', 'Potential challenges in implementation if reauthorization terms or funding are altered without clear guidance']
The bill is part of ongoing congressional efforts to maintain and update federal programs addressing natural disaster risks, specifically earthquake hazards. Reauthorization bills typically follow expiration or sunset of existing program authorizations. The bill's status as "Held at the desk" suggests it has not yet been actively debated or advanced in the Senate.
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['Continued federal coordination on earthquake hazard reduction may support improved community resilience and infrastructure safety.', 'Reauthorization may influence research priorities and funding stability for earthquake science and mitigation technologies.', 'Potential delays in bill progression could affect program continuity or planning at federal and state levels.']
The absence of an official summary and full bill text significantly limits transparency and public oversight. Stakeholders and the public lack access to detailed provisions, funding authorizations, and programmatic changes. Monitoring future legislative updates and obtaining full text will be critical for comprehensive analysis and accountability.
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