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HR 3168 Cleared committee

Reauthorizes the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 and modifies its program to expand earthquake early warnings, add Tribal governments, address post-earthquake recovery, and authorize $83,403,000 per year through fiscal year 2030.

Official title: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Introduced 01-MAY-2025
Referred 01-MAY-2025
Approved by committee 25-JUN-2025
Reported 12-JAN-2026
Key points
  • Adds Tribal governments to the program's coordination with federal, state, and local partners on earthquake hazards.
  • Directs federal earthquake standards to address post-earthquake recovery, including how quickly buildings and lifeline infrastructure can be reoccupied and restored.
  • Directs the U.S. Geological Survey to expand the earthquake early warning system to additional high-risk areas and to coordinate with the Federal Communications Commission on broadcasting alerts.
  • Authorizes $83,403,000 per fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, with at least $30,000,000 each year for completing the Advanced National Seismic System.
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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to House, 12-JAN-2026).

CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.gov
Committee referrals (5) Policy area

Emergency Management

Sponsor David G. Valadao (R-CA) Cosponsors · 4
■ 3 D■ 1 R
1 Republican